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From: Little compton RI
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Hello everyone need help with 1974 xlh 1000 was charging battery got called to work and forgot to unplug charger and it rained out charger is dead and bike will not start have no spark Changed coil run switch still no spark what did I fry can anyone give me advice??? Please
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So you left electrical outside in the elements?
Perhaps more info would help...did you test the battery when you got back i.e. is the battery good? Did you remove any cables? Did you check fuses?
Perhaps more info would help...did you test the battery when you got back i.e. is the battery good? Did you remove any cables? Did you check fuses?
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I am not sure about the battery or breakers there is a clicking sound from one of them that I did not hear before the wiring is a mess someone has cut all the connectors off and taped wires together I am not good with electrical trying to. Learn that clicking sound was never there before at least I never Hurd it anyways coming from breakers
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I just borrowed a volt meter trying to figure out how to use it all new to me I think I am going to go get one that is not so intimidating to meny things on this one I checked the battery when it is off I get 12.24 v when I put a load on it goes right to 10 1
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check this thread...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-off-help.html
I would just change the battery to eliminate that as the cause.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-off-help.html
I would just change the battery to eliminate that as the cause.
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In additionn to hscic's suggestion, we have a Stickey on checking your charging circuit in the Tech Electrical section. You will need a multimeter, so learn how to use yours! Guidance is available on the internet if you need any.
Your battery sounds as if it is either in need of a charge, or is on it's last legs. Recharge it off the bike, check again. If it holds over 12 volts it may be fine, but you can check that at an auto store, as suggested in that Sticky.
Your battery sounds as if it is either in need of a charge, or is on it's last legs. Recharge it off the bike, check again. If it holds over 12 volts it may be fine, but you can check that at an auto store, as suggested in that Sticky.
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Well guys I pulled the battery out c I am pretty sure that is what is the problem there is very little fluid in it plates are showing going to get a new one today I am hoping that is what the problem is I checked all CB all have the same going in and comig out I want to thank everyone that has given me advice I will definitely be back on this forum oh and happy Father's day to all be back soon I am sure