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Jump Starting a Dead Battery - 841 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
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Wiring Diagrams Online - 1002 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 - 999 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) - 996 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 - 602 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 - 138 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 - 976 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 - 996 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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Sportster Tach Install - 591 days old
Here's a link that will show you the tach hook up on the sportsters.
Bert's How To's - Tachometer Install
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Oct 21st, 2009 03:09 PM
by glider
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Turn Signal Relocation - 151 days old
Here's a video on a Softail that will show the installation of the relocation kit.
YouTube - Easybrackets turn signal relocation kit
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Oct 20th, 2009 02:12 PM
by glider
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Burnt Stator - 196 days old
Posted by "TQ"
Pretty much says it all...
If you have a burnt smell coming from the derby cover, and your fluid is jet black like black ink, it is VERY likely that your stator will have one or more burnt coils. You need to get the HD Factory Service Manual covering your model and year, and follow those instructions to open up... Read more
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Sep 18th, 2009 12:25 PM
by Hoople
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RG Headlight Adjustment - 189 days old
Posted by "ironmark"
You will need a 4.5mm socket but a 7/32 will work as well , you should be able to adjust the lights to where you want them without taking off the outer fairing . If you take off the outer fairing make sure that the fairing is hooked on the bracket that is behind the radio when you install the fairing , you will... Read more
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Sep 12th, 2009 10:18 AM
by glider
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DIY Headset - 217 days old
Posted by Rhoades...
There are other posts on this topic on the Internet but I thought I would share my experiences so far.
There are two solutions if you want to add a headset and microphone to your Ultra.
1. Pay HD $199 / set
2. Build your own = $14.00 / set
As an electronics engineer i chose #2
Which includes:
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Sep 9th, 2009 01:33 PM
by DEP47
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Voltage Regulators - 193 days old
Here's an excellent explanation of how a voltage regulator operates posted by "Hoople".
The voltage regulator actually does 2 major jobs. The 1st job: Since the output voltage level of the stator windings is dependent on the velocity or speed of the permanent magnets, the output voltage level of the stator is dependent on the RPM of... Read more
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Sep 8th, 2009 07:52 PM
by glider
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Battery Drain - 195 days old
Here's some very useful info posted by "dangerdan" on how to detect what is drawing off the battery in your bike.
Get yourself an amp meter with a range from 10 mili amps to 10 amps DC.
Place it in series between the battery and the red cable, making sure your on the highest scale and observe polarity.
Reduce the range on the... Read more
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Sep 6th, 2009 08:06 AM
by glider
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Testing Electrical Components - 219 days old
There have been a few posts about an electrical component like an ignition module etc breaking down when they get hot which makes it difficult to isolate the problem unless it is tested right there and then when it dies.
The best bet is to trouble shoot the problem in the defective condition but if you have to isolate the problem... Read more
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Aug 27th, 2009 08:17 PM
by vtbikers
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Battery Removal - 207 days old
Many have asked the proper way to remove a battery from the bike.
If you remove the negative terminal first and install it last, you have no worries about shorting out the wrench.
When you pull the negative first, it opens the circuit to the battery and if you should ground out the wrench pulling the positive cable, there will be no... Read more
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Aug 25th, 2009 05:35 PM
by glider
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"De- Noiding" your 1125's (buells) - 209 days old
Posted by "Baggh"
This pertains to Buells and the issue was the 1125's have just been cutting off as you ride it.
Here's a link with pics to show you what to do .
removing the active intake solenoid - BuelletinBoard
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Aug 23rd, 2009 12:58 PM
by glider
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