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Old Jun 30, 2021 | 03:14 AM
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To whom it may concern,
There seems to be a problem with 17 model (xl883l).
It won’t charge after the ignition so I’ve changed stator, regulator as well as the battery to new parts.
I’ve also conducted ac output and circuit test and shows no problem.
Ground1, ground2 and starter stud torque is also working fine.
Would there be anything else I’d need to check?

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Your bike is less than 2 years old and so should be covered by the HD factory warranty.

Hopefully you have the same in your country?

In the first instance visit a dealer. Changing parts without diagnosis is wasting money.
 
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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy
Your bike is less than 2 years old and so should be covered by the HD factory warranty.

Hopefully you have the same in your country?

In the first instance visit a dealer. Changing parts without diagnosis is wasting money.
I wrote the wrong model year. It's 17 model..and I bought a used car in 20
 

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See if there is any codes stored. Use this site for how to - Harley Trouble Codes (fuelmotousa.com)

Can you re-state the problem? "It won’t charge after the ignition" is not clear as to what is wrong.
 
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See if there is any codes stored. Use this site for how to - Harley Trouble Codes (fuelmotousa.com)

Can you re-state the problem? "It won’t charge after the ignition" is not clear as to what is wrong.

When I first noticed problem, speedometer turned on the battery warning light . And it didn't take long before the engine shut down. The trouble code had p0562 and I changed the regulator during the inspection, but the symptoms were the same, so I changed the battery and stator. But the battery didn't charge well, so I checked the wiring, but I'm going crazy because there's nothing wrong.
 
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Make absolutely certain that the power cables, positive and negative, that connect to the bike are clean and tight.

If any come loose oxidation will occur. It will result in a high resistance connection that will cause a low voltage.
 
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