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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 05:05 PM
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noticed an electrical issue on my Harley. At speed the Speedo back light and 6 th heat light go out. Checked the battery 12.8 volts: cranked bike at idle 14.2 volts revering thebmoter volts hump to 16.9 to almost 18. Regulator?
 
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Here is the troubleshooting guide to help you confirm https://www.hdforums.com/forum/elect...sting-1-a.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/elect...sting-2-a.html
 
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Originally Posted by Bibbyvess
noticed an electrical issue on my Harley. At speed the Speedo back light and 6 th heat light go out. Checked the battery 12.8 volts: cranked bike at idle 14.2 volts revering thebmoter volts hump to 16.9 to almost 18. Regulator?
Yes sir.. Regulator.
 
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