1999 FLSTC Electric Problem
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Commerce City
1999 FLSTC Electric Problem
This bike is new to me, just got it 2 months ago.
Really nice running Heritage Classic with 1999 Evo motor.
I was at the horse track in the middle of nowhere. I push the start button, the starter motor starts to turn, then stops and all electrical cuts out. Neutral light goes out, oil indicator light goes out, no headlight, tail light, turn signals, nothing.
I am a ways from anything, so I bang on my right-side controls (suspecting that the issue is a short in the engine kill switch) and the lights on the console come back on; neutral light and oil light.
I start the engine and on my way.
A week later, it does the same thing; push start button, start motor starts to turn, then all electric components cut out.
I replaced the switches and wire harnesses today with brand new kits. Still no electric.
I shuffled the 4 15 amp fuses. Battery is clean, charged and clamps secure. All electric connectors between tanks and under seat are secure.
What can I try next?
Really nice running Heritage Classic with 1999 Evo motor.
I was at the horse track in the middle of nowhere. I push the start button, the starter motor starts to turn, then stops and all electrical cuts out. Neutral light goes out, oil indicator light goes out, no headlight, tail light, turn signals, nothing.
I am a ways from anything, so I bang on my right-side controls (suspecting that the issue is a short in the engine kill switch) and the lights on the console come back on; neutral light and oil light.
I start the engine and on my way.
A week later, it does the same thing; push start button, start motor starts to turn, then all electric components cut out.
I replaced the switches and wire harnesses today with brand new kits. Still no electric.
I shuffled the 4 15 amp fuses. Battery is clean, charged and clamps secure. All electric connectors between tanks and under seat are secure.
What can I try next?
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 686
Likes: 29
From: Niceville
]
Yep. Check and clean means to really check the bolt and connection. Take it out and clean off any corrosion at the connection to be sure it grounds.
And enjoy your new bike, the last year of HD's greatest era!
Yep. Check and clean means to really check the bolt and connection. Take it out and clean off any corrosion at the connection to be sure it grounds.And enjoy your new bike, the last year of HD's greatest era!
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Commerce City
$#%$
Spoke too soon.
Now I find that any movement of the connection to the battery's negative terminal will bring the electric back. But then I push the starter button, the starter begins to turn and a spark comes off the battery's positive terminal, and all electric cuts out again.
I can repeat; move the connection to the battery's negative terminal and I get the light back on. Push the start button, spark comes off the positive terminal and electric cuts out.
What is going on? Voltage regulator?
Spoke too soon.
Now I find that any movement of the connection to the battery's negative terminal will bring the electric back. But then I push the starter button, the starter begins to turn and a spark comes off the battery's positive terminal, and all electric cuts out again.
I can repeat; move the connection to the battery's negative terminal and I get the light back on. Push the start button, spark comes off the positive terminal and electric cuts out.
What is going on? Voltage regulator?
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Allendale, Mi
I think you need to clean your battery terminals really well. Sounds like they are not making a good connection. The lead on the battery terminals can get a film on it that needs to be cleaned off.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Commerce City
I payed out some dough and got a new battery. Problem solved. My indicator lights are much brighter too.
Thanks for your help guys.
Thanks for your help guys.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Whitebrad25
Sportster Models
6
Aug 12, 2019 11:20 PM