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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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strangest thing happened yesterday..took a ride down to a friends house,lights came on about 3 mi. into the ride and went out a mile later. arrived at friends house and put the volt meter on,voltage was right in the range(high idle=14.9v) that cHarley talked about earlier(post 4) and the lights have not come on all day..fixed itself??? ..very strange...I'm going to re-check again today just to be sure but, so far the voltage is correct..got a lot on my plate today and tonight,Ill post again tomorrow with any new findings..
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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Charging problem. I wouldn't ride anymore as you may tear up the battery and possibly damage electrical.
 
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