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Jump Starting a Dead Battery - 843 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
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Feb 17th, 2010 11:22 PM
by NEWHD74FAN
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Wiring Diagrams Online - 1004 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
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Feb 16th, 2010 01:56 AM
by chicago Bob
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Battery Tender For Storage - 1001 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
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Feb 14th, 2010 01:30 AM
by Chopper
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Ignition Lock Removal (touring) - 998 days old
YouTube - Harley Ignition switch removal from a 2009 Street Glide
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... Read more
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Jan 28th, 2010 02:34 AM
by katoomer
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Charging System Flow chart - 604 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
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Dec 8th, 2009 01:12 PM
by Redmachine76
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Stator Replacement - 140 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
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Nov 2nd, 2009 05:34 PM
by glider
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Aug 16th, 2009 07:24 AM
by glider
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Fuel Gauge and Sender Test - 978 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
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Jul 18th, 2007 08:14 AM
by glider
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Harman/Kardon Software Update - 998 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
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Jun 28th, 2007 08:32 AM
by glider
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VOES Switch Explained - 1001 days old
A good source of info about the VOES switch here...
VOES? What's That?
What is the Vacuum Operated Electrical Switch (VOES)? What does it do and why is it there?
All Harley Davidson motorcycle carbureted models since the 1984 model year have used the VOES to improve throttle response, increase MPG, and meet EPA requirements... Read more
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Jan 19th, 2010 02:57 PM
by Hoople
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Voltage Indicator - 171 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
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Jan 18th, 2010 06:10 PM
by HarryB737
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Heated Gear - 76 days old
Posted by "SkootchNC"
IF... they have your size in stock...
Heated Clothing Outlet - Huge Discounts on Heated Clothing! is the Gerbings return/blem site, great savings... IF they have your size in stock
Another great supplier (used to make Gerbings under contract years back)
Warm Safe Heated Clothing and the Heat-troller for... Read more
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Jan 5th, 2010 10:39 AM
by glider
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Dead Sportster Battery - 486 days old
Service Bulletin TT322
July 26, 2007
2007 XL Models with Discharged Batteries or Very Low Voltage
Harley-Davidson has found some ’07 Sportsters where the batteries are going dead after a night of sitting. The root cause is water intrusion. Water can run down the harness, funnel into the fuse block area, and then bridge the... Read more
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Jan 1st, 2010 06:36 PM
by Libertycard
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Throttle-By-Wire Extensions - 542 days old
For those that are going to higher bars or pull back bars, here's the answer to adding length to the wiring.
Barnett Performance Products
Here's kits available for the pre throttle by wire bikes also...
Page 797 of JP Cycles 2009 catalog has the wire extensions for 1996 to 2009
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Dec 7th, 2009 05:46 PM
by chrimes
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Testing Ignition Coil - 147 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
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Nov 26th, 2009 02:05 PM
by Sport40
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Lighter Socket - 121 days old
Some have asked about replacing the cheap lighter sockets in the fairing bikes. There are many choices available but replacing it with a quality unit like the ones from a boating supply store will give you a very quality stainless steel socket that is superior to the stock unit and also comes with a cover on it too.
West Marine
... Read more
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Nov 21st, 2009 09:58 AM
by glider
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Testing Battery Cables - 399 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
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Nov 17th, 2009 01:41 PM
by glider
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Load Testing Batteries - 129 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
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Nov 13th, 2009 12:46 PM
by glider
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Tail Dragger Light - 136 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
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by glider
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