Little help please
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Sterling Heights, MI
Little help please
Evening all,
I hadn't started my 84 FLTC in quite a while and I went out to move it and the battery was low and wouldn't start. I put the charger on it for a while and then went out and turned it on and all of the lights were good and then I hit the starter button and it all went black and not even a click. Is there a fuse somewhere I may have blown and if so where would it be located as I have no book on tis bike and have not had to do much to it. Any assistance (info) would be appreciated.
I hadn't started my 84 FLTC in quite a while and I went out to move it and the battery was low and wouldn't start. I put the charger on it for a while and then went out and turned it on and all of the lights were good and then I hit the starter button and it all went black and not even a click. Is there a fuse somewhere I may have blown and if so where would it be located as I have no book on tis bike and have not had to do much to it. Any assistance (info) would be appreciated.
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
Evening all,
I hadn't started my 84 FLTC in quite a while and I went out to move it and the battery was low and wouldn't start. I put the charger on it for a while and then went out and turned it on and all of the lights were good and then I hit the starter button and it all went black and not even a click. Is there a fuse somewhere I may have blown and if so where would it be located as I have no book on tis bike and have not had to do much to it. Any assistance (info) would be appreciated.
I hadn't started my 84 FLTC in quite a while and I went out to move it and the battery was low and wouldn't start. I put the charger on it for a while and then went out and turned it on and all of the lights were good and then I hit the starter button and it all went black and not even a click. Is there a fuse somewhere I may have blown and if so where would it be located as I have no book on tis bike and have not had to do much to it. Any assistance (info) would be appreciated.
If it was a newer bike my first guess would be the starter relay but I don't know how yours is set up.
As the Doc said check battery cables and voltage on the battery.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 827
Likes: 3
From: NW Florida
As mentioned earlier check your connections. Then you may even check the battery voltage with a multimeter...
You may also remove the battery and take it to Auto Zone type stores and get a free load test done.
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Sterling Heights, MI
I was going to reply....but NAH.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Sterling Heights, MI
As mentioned earlier check your connections. Then you may even check the battery voltage with a multimeter... YouTube You may also remove the battery and take it to Auto Zone type stores and get a free load test done.
Last edited by WVICEMAN; Nov 7, 2014 at 05:29 PM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
FWIW I wasn't being a smart ***.
A manual would help you find parts on your bike and provided tests to make sure they are working correctly.
The newer (mid ninteys) starter relays for your bike used a 5 pin relay and the center pin killed the lights when the starter button was pushed but as I said I don't know how yours is set up.
You didn't post any voltage readings so I assumed you didn't have a volt meter (a mistake on my part).
I hope you find the problem soon.
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Sterling Heights, MI
FWIW I wasn't being a smart ***.
A manual would help you find parts on your bike and provided tests to make sure they are working correctly.
The newer (mid ninteys) starter relays for your bike used a 5 pin relay and the center pin killed the lights when the starter button was pushed but as I said I don't know how yours is set up.
You didn't post any voltage readings so I assumed you didn't have a volt meter (a mistake on my part).
I hope you find the problem soon.
A manual would help you find parts on your bike and provided tests to make sure they are working correctly.
The newer (mid ninteys) starter relays for your bike used a 5 pin relay and the center pin killed the lights when the starter button was pushed but as I said I don't know how yours is set up.
You didn't post any voltage readings so I assumed you didn't have a volt meter (a mistake on my part).
I hope you find the problem soon.