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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 06:26 AM
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II have a 2002 Dyna wide glide and for some reason my battery keeps draining. I've noticed after I charge the battery and when I connect the cables I get a tiny little spark. Even when everything is off.could this be caused by a bad rectifier/regulator?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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You're in the Tech General ection of HDF here, just pick the Electrical part, where you will find a couple of Stickies that will help you check your charging system. That should identify the source of the problem, which starts by getting your battery tested at a local auto parts store.
 
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