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Battery Tender For Storage
Sticky Thread   No new post Battery Tender For Storage - 880 days old
A note about charging batteries. NEVER fast charge a battery because it can overheat and buckle the plates rending the battery useless because they are shorted out. Charging on a trickle charger at a low setting is best. Use of a battery tender for charging very low/dead batteries can damage the trickle charger. Also never use a... Read more
Comments: 8 - Views: 8,114 - Nov 13th, 2009 10:47 AM by Iceman24   Go to last post
 
Wiring Diagrams Online
Sticky Thread   No new post Wiring Diagrams Online - 883 days old
If you need wiring diagrams for older bikes , Harley's and other model bikes also (1965- 1993) where a service manual may not be available, try here For older models... http://www.smokeriders.com/diagrams/index.php?list=Harley_Davidson/Twins Index of /specs/wire or download all wiring diagrams in one archive here. ... Read more
Comments: 5 - Views: 21,434 - Aug 24th, 2009 09:24 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Speed Sensor Pickup Problem Symptoms
1 Attachment(s) Sticky Thread   No new post Speed Sensor Pickup Problem Symptoms - 882 days old
Before you go any further, check to see if your bike has a cable drive speedometer that drives off the front wheel. Many have posted questions and not said if they have cable drive or electronic speedometers that drive off magnetic impulse from the transmissions. Here's the flow chart and specs for testing the VSS (vehicle speed... Read more
Comments: 10 - Views: 13,510 - Aug 16th, 2009 08:24 AM by glider   Go to last post
 
Testing The Charging System
2 Attachment(s) Sticky Thread   No new post Testing The Charging System - 883 days old
Step 1. First things first, load test the battery. Most places like Auto Zone will do it for free. Even if it measures over 12.5 vdc it can still be bad under a load. Battery is typically rated at 19 amp hours and 270 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). Start the engine and measure DC Volts across the battery terminals, the regulator should... Read more
Comments: 24 - Views: 13,920 - Jun 28th, 2009 10:33 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Ignition Lock Removal (touring)
Sticky Thread   No new post Ignition Lock Removal (touring) - 877 days old
1. Turn the ignition KEY to unlock and leave the key inserted in lock assembly 2. Move ignition assembly to the "Off" position to unlock the forks. LEAVE THE KEY IN LOCK 3. Turn the Handlebars all the way to the right 4. With the ignition key still in the lock turn the LOCK ASSEMBLY to "Access" 5.... Read more
Comments: 4 - Views: 6,984 - Jun 17th, 2009 11:59 AM by rw1050   Go to last post
 
Jump Starting a Dead Battery
Sticky Thread   No new post Jump Starting a Dead Battery - 722 days old
Assuming that you have, or can get, a set of jumper cables when you find that your motorcycle battery is dead, getting the bike started is no big deal. But you can cause harm if you do it wrong. A few tips here are NEVER use a charger with a boost feature to get your bike started. It will usually damage a radio if your bike has... Read more
Comments: 4 - Views: 4,043 - May 7th, 2009 05:55 PM by jims87flh   Go to last post
 
Charging System Flow chart
Sticky Thread   No new post Charging System Flow chart - 483 days old
Here's a flow chart to check out the charging system. Refer to other posts in this section for additional information. http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/chargingsystemtroubleshooting.gif Also have a look here... Testing The Charging System - Harley Davidson Community Electrical_Fault_Finding Link 1
Comments: 0 - Views: 4,669 - Jul 26th, 2008 05:32 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Fuel Gauge and Sender Test
Sticky Thread   No new post Fuel Gauge and Sender Test - 857 days old
Here's the info you would need for adjustments or callibrations to the sending unit in the tank. http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/Fuelgaugeadjustment.gif
Comments: 0 - Views: 5,339 - Jul 18th, 2007 09:14 AM by glider   Go to last post
 
Harman/Kardon Software Update
Sticky Thread   No new post Harman/Kardon Software Update - 877 days old
This update is available in the link below that upgrades the software in this sound system to eliminate problems that owners have been encountering. Follow the prompts to the "advanced audio system" on the lower right of the screen to download the latest update for your system. Here is the... Read more
Comments: 0 - Views: 6,366 - Jun 28th, 2007 09:32 AM by glider   Go to last post
 
Testing Battery Cables
Testing Battery Cables - 278 days old
A common problem when you have a slow cranking speed on an older set of battery cables is sometimes due to resistance in the cables themselves. If you have a meter (DVOM), connect the leads on to both ends of the cables one cable at a time while they are still attached to the terminals and set the meter on 1K ohms resistance. Crank the... Read more
Comments: 5 - Views: 709 - Nov 17th, 2009 02:41 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Load Testing Batteries
Load Testing Batteries - 8 days old
A load test is the only reliable way to determining the condition of a battery in any vehicle. Once you do a load test and review the results, it is possible to judge whether your battery is at fault for a starting problem you may be having. Keep in mind that a low battery below about 9 volts will not run a bike because the voltage is too... Read more
Comments: 0 - Views: 96 - Nov 13th, 2009 01:46 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Tail Dragger Light
Tail Dragger Light - 15 days old
Posted by "Bud White" Picked on up for my RKC as i have the leather bags i didnt want to use the SG/RG style which would leave holes for the fender time open in the fender ..and you have to have certain ones to clear the saddlebag rails and if i want to use the fillers later again they are different from the others for the Leather... Read more
Comments: 0 - Views: 87 - Nov 6th, 2009 10:04 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Stator Replacement
Stator Replacement - 19 days old
Here's a few video's on stator replacement in order. YouTube - Stator Repair - 1 of 9 - Removing Inspection Cover on Outer Primary Cover YouTube - Stator Repair - 2 of 9 - Breaking the Compensator Nut Loose YouTube - Stator Repair - 3 of 9 - Removing remaing components behind Compensator Nut including Rotor YouTube -... Read more
Comments: 0 - Views: 109 - Nov 2nd, 2009 06:34 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Testing Ignition Coil
Testing Ignition Coil - 26 days old
The ignition coil will need to be disconnected from the wiring harness at the point where the smaller wires connect to the coil. Once those are un-plugged from the coil, use a ohm-meter to test the primary and secondary windings. To test the primary windings, connect the ohm-meter to the points on the coil where the wiring harness... Read more
Comments: 4 - Views: 260 - Nov 1st, 2009 07:11 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Fogging Lenses
Fogging Lenses - 26 days old
Posted by "Steve07"... Drill a small hole in the back of the speedo close as you can to the face of it. Make sure the hole is at the bottom when reinstalled. Take a syringe and fill it with rubbing alcohol and insert it in the speedo with the face down.Swish it around then drain. You may have to do it a couple times to get... Read more
Comments: 0 - Views: 87 - Oct 26th, 2009 08:58 AM by glider   Go to last post
 
Sportster Tach Install
5 Attachment(s) Sportster Tach Install - 472 days old
Here's a link that will show you the tach hook up on the sportsters. Bert's How To's - Tachometer Install
Comments: 7 - Views: 2,683 - Oct 21st, 2009 04:09 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Turn Signal Relocation
Turn Signal Relocation - 32 days old
Here's a video on a Softail that will show the installation of the relocation kit. YouTube - Easybrackets turn signal relocation kit
Comments: 0 - Views: 156 - Oct 20th, 2009 03:12 PM by glider   Go to last post
 
Voltage Indicator
Voltage Indicator - 50 days old
Posted by "H-D Pilot" and I couldn't agree more... I keep reading posts from folks having charging issues, or getting stranded because of a dead battery. After the first time this happened to me I realized that a voltage indicator of some sort was a necessity. There are many different kinds on the market, and any one will give you a... Read more
Comments: 5 - Views: 361 - Oct 2nd, 2009 10:01 PM by STEVE07   Go to last post
 
Passing Lamps ON Wiith High Beam
Passing Lamps ON Wiith High Beam - 855 days old
Here's a way of rewiring the passing lights to stay on when using the high beam. http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/Passinglampson.jpg
Comments: 14 - Views: 4,423 - Sep 26th, 2009 08:02 PM by smitty901   Go to last post
 
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