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Old 09-18-2006, 06:17 PM
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Default 2000 Heritage loses electrical power on hwy

I have a 2K Heritage. It lost electrical power twice on the interstate this weekend while riding 2up doing about 80 on interstate for about 50-60 miles. Engine didn't appear to be overheating, oil temp never got above 250. Power was lost totally for about 15 secs both times and came back on before I had to stop. Clutch was left out so motor was turning when power came back on so engine re-fired. I have read several forum posts that point to ignition or main circuit breaker. The breaker being the cheapest, I'll try it first. The ignition can be taken apart and cleaned and new elect. grease applied. Hoping this or some input will correct this problem.....thanks
 
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Old 09-20-2006, 01:35 PM
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Update....Replaced circuit breaker and the problem wasn't corrected. Worked my way to the ignition switch, which is able to be taken apart and cleaned. Sanded the contacts and reapplied electrical grease, problem corrected. Keem this in mind everyone, don't necessarily spend $130+ when you can take it apart and clean your ignition switch. It's not a sealed unit, and can get wet either in rain or when washing.......
 
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Old 09-20-2006, 06:41 PM
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Default RE: 2000 Heritage loses electrical power on hwy

Do you have a power comander or V&H ful pack installed
V&H fuel pack did that to my Buddys bike and it drove him nutz
 
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No, no power commander, or fuel pack for me. I'm a carb model. Matter of fact, same color as yours....just different upgrades. It was simply cleaning the ignition.
 
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Old 09-21-2006, 12:54 AM
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Thanks for the heads up on that problem and fix . Good info to keep handy, Thanks again !
 
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