Crud. I got the Check Engine and Battery Light. The Codes are the P0 131, 151 and 562.

If i'm correct they are the front and rear O2 sensor and a low voltage. I changed the battery and cleared the codes. I haven't ridden the bike yet.

Will a simple battery change clear up all the issues?

Thanks

 

More than likely, you've got a low voltage condition because the charging system isn't working. Probably a bad regulator, stator, or both. You'll need to get out a volt meter and figure it out.

 

Thanks Charley


Just flipping' great. I'm ok at mechanical stuff but suck at electronics. I do have a voltage meter but haven't a clue how to check them. I can check a battery (and some audio equipment), but I wouldn't know how to check the regulator or stator.

 

Could it be the X14ieD?

 

The O2 sensor low is probably from the X14ieD. I remember having those before I switched to the Power Vision. As for the other one:

First make sure that both battery terminals are securely connected. Also make sure the ground wire is properly secured to the frame. They jiggle loose all the time.

Then check the voltage at the battery. If that is low at idle check the voltage coming form the voltage regulator. If THAT is still low check the stator...
There was a recall on the voltage regulators for some bikes and they've been known to go bad. That would be my first guess. I had a similar problem but it ended up being my stator.

 

Just went thru it with my 07 Heritage.

Ended up replacing all three.
Prob. didn't want to hear that

I'm like you, Nut & Bolts no problem, Electrical not so much.

 

I had the same problem earlier this year too. Had to replace the voltage regulator.

 

Say what? lol

I may end up just replacing the voltage regulator and the stator. I'm not sure how to test the X14ieD.

 

With a known (indicated by the codes) Low Voltage condition, you should never start testing/replacing components until you have verified the voltage across the battery, both with the bike Off and again with it running at a fast idle.

A charged battery (bike off) should measure ~12.7 VDC. (12.0 volts is a dead battery)
Measure again with the bike running at a fast idle (1500-2000 RPM), and you should have between 13.5 - 14.8 VDC. Anything less means a component of the charging system is bad.

 

Thanks Charley. It's 12.9 and 14.0 respectively with the new battery installed.