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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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is 12.5 volts at the battery while idleing low voltage
 
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Yes! Even my old Evo manages around 14 volts. Check it with the engine off and it should be at least high 12s, and with the engine running at around 2,500rpm it should be around 14. If you are not getting those sort of numbers something is wrong and you need to do some more thorough checks, which will help identify where the problem is.

Do you have any problems you can tell us about?! You may have battery, regulator or stator problems, all of which are common.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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my battery is fairly new maybe 6 months ,, i am going to re - re-recheck battery connections again i noticed the problem after installing aftermarket led blinkers,,i had to install a load simulator in the blinker circuit and i already have the brake lights running threw the blinkers ( yet another add on ) but that upgrade was the one from harley ,, once the engine speed drops down and i apply the brake my blinkers go to a dim light on the control panel and then seems to "time" out
 
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Check it with the engine off and it should be at least high 12s well then i must have a battery problem then cuz i'm only getting around mid 11"s right off of the battery tender which shows that it is charged!!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Default ok its fixed

no low voltage problem
i removed the haley part 69461-06C

Flat Lens Style


Fits '96-later SoftailŽ models (except FXS) and '97-'08 Touring models (except FLHX) equipped with Original Equipment flat lens style turn signals. Also fits '09-later FLHRC, FLHTC, FLHTCU and FLHTK models. (Does not fit with Narrow Chrome Directional Bar P/N 68611-98.)

MSRP US $59.95

and retightend battery terminals again yes they were looseand my blinker problem went away

yet another 60 dollar item goes to waste lol
 
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