took the shovel out today for a ride, started right up when i left the house.&nbsp\\; rode for bout an hour-half or so before i stopped near home for a little gas.&nbsp\\; filled er up and when i twisted the ol ign. switch.....nothin.&nbsp\\; dead battery.&nbsp\\; thankfuly we've got a kiker an the ol shovel started first kik.&nbsp\\; i decided i better just head home stead of toolin round anymore.&nbsp\\; got it in the basement on the charger for couple hours and the batts back to life.&nbsp\\; the fact i ran with a dead batt. after the fillup leads me to think the alts. ok and ive got a dead regulator.&nbsp\\; comments?

 

Just use your manual and check out the stator. It is pretty easy. I have had the plug fall out a once. Never again. I doubt that is the issue. Check the wire from the regulator to the battery. The damn things are about 3 feet long and guys just wad them up under the engine. I always trim it to fit and tie it up out of the way. I had a regulator fail a couple of years ago. I know how valuable the kicker is too.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; Ken

 

The first test I would do is put a voltmeter across the battery with the motor running if the reading is around 14 volts at a fast idle you are still charging.&nbsp\\; If not follow the manual and test the alternator.&nbsp\\; If it is the alternator I would recommend the 22 amp system they used in 82.&nbsp\\; Harlely still sells it.
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Check the simple things first.&nbsp\\; Battery terminal and ground connections.&nbsp\\; A loose terminal will keep the battery from charging.
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