Hi guys i am having a problem with my battery i think battery charges up good on charger but does not stay charged when on bike.
Harley davidson dead battery problems.
While you may not like the idea of paying for extra fixes if you want to own a harley then it s best to know what problems may arise.
If the voltage shown on the multimeter is less than 11 volts your battery should be charged 13 to 13 6 volts is ideal.
This article applies to the harley davidson touring 1995 2015.
Harley davidson problems and solutions.
This is a passable temporary fix but if you start the bike this way you should monitor the battery s voltage after riding it for a while.
The most common cause of electrical problems on a harley davidson is the battery or the voltage regulator.
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This recall affected 46 000 harley davidson motorcycles in total.
A harley davidson can experience electrical problems at any time but there can be a wait for a service appointment at some repair shops.
Some harley owners like to fix their own bikes thereby saving both money and riding time.
The resources link explains how to jump start a motorcycle with a dead battery.
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