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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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got a 96 dyna convertible...replaced the stator and regulator 6 months ago. Yesterday noticed the tac was out, then turn signals wouldn't work, stopped for gas and shut it off...wouldnt restart. Jumped it and rode it hard home (avoid tow bill)...Noticed tac was still acting funny...wife who was following said tail lights were going off and on like it had a short...got it home dead again... anyone have this happen and what was the problem?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 12:19 PM
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Go through the sticky. Tach acting funny can mean blown diodes in the regulator, but go through the sticky for a proper diagnosis.

Did you use a HD regulator? Or aftermarket?
 
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aftermarket...Going to put it in dark garage later and fire it up look for some arcs...whats "go through the sticky" mean?
 
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aftermarket...Going to put it in dark garage later and fire it up look for some arcs...whats "go through the sticky" mean?
If you didn't go with cycle electric you might be changing everything out again.


As for the sticky (it is at the top of the EVO page) the doc is talking about this
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...ng-system.html
 
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great..thanks for the tip...ill follow the sticky
 
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check any circuit breakers. mine did that the other day. found a power wire on a breaker was loose. been good so far
 
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Could also be a bad ground somewhere between the handlebars and battery.
 
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