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Old 11-10-2014, 07:57 AM
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82 FXR ...new battery as of 3 months ago, along with new volt reg. When trying to start now it drags and all juice is gone after 2-3 attempts at starting. How do I check if its the starter, stator , switch...etc? Where to start?
 
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Old 11-10-2014, 09:27 AM
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if you go to the Evo forum, there's a sticky post at the top called How to troubleshoot your charging system...great info in that post

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-classic-models-84/
 
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Digital voltmeter at battery...What voltage does it hold with starter engaged??
Load test that Battery...Clean all..Pos and Neg cables...Both ends.
 
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Old 11-10-2014, 12:21 PM
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the brushes in the starter are worn out and the metal tang is riding on the starters amature causing the thing to go directly to ground while cranking the motor - that will kill the battery in a very short order
 
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