one or more problems?

mouse 1 · #1 05-20-2008, 02:33 PM

first i lost turn and 4way flashers .is there a common spot to start to look for the short.

second :my volt meater is running in the red .when i shut the bike off it acts like the battery is dead. next day i try to start it ( just for s$%#s and grins) it starts up no problem then i shut her down and try to start it again ,wont turn over.

did my volt meater go south with my flashers ,and i have a bad starter relay or is my charging system gone and the lights are a diffrent problem.

this all started when the bike got wet from the rain.

1980 flt
thanks
curt

Rodney · #2 05-20-2008, 03:03 PM

Time to give ALL of your wiring a very close look.
I'd start from the battery.
check the plug from the alternator to the regulator box.
could h2o have gotten into the stator area of the primary?

FNFLH · #3 05-24-2008, 09:15 PM

It could be a ground problem, once things get wet, a little corrosion will play hell with electricals.
With the bike off put a meter across the posts on the battery to see if it reads 12 volts or better.
Start the bike and check it again with a little throttle to see if it's charging, 13+ volts. At least that will tell you if your alternator is working.

PS. I'm real close to getting on the road again....