Electrical Problem on my UltraClassic
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Electrical Problem on my UltraClassic
I have a phantom electrical problem that the shop can't find the cause. I've heard of other riders having the same problem/results. Would like feedback if anyone has found the "cause" to the problem. My bike will be running perfectly at any speed or even just idling in the driveway, and suddenly, everything goes dead...electronics, engine, EVERYTHING. Each time within a few seconds, to a couple of minutes, everything comes back up and we are off and running. Purrs like a kitten on steroids. The main circuit breaker has been replaced twice, the battery is less than a year old and good. Any ideas???
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RE: Electrical Problem on my UltraClassic
What year? I wasn't having any problems, but I just got my Voltage Regulator replaced for free from HD due to a recall for 06 Touring Motorcycles. The symptoms sound similar. Have you taken it to an HD Stealer or a private shop to check it out?
01 Suzuki Hayabusa
78 FLH with 93" Stroker
06 Street Glide
-Reinharts TD's
-TVII
-SE Air Cleaner
01 Suzuki Hayabusa
78 FLH with 93" Stroker
06 Street Glide
-Reinharts TD's
-TVII
-SE Air Cleaner
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Reston, Virginia
RE: Electrical Problem on my UltraClassic
I had a similar problem on a Low Rider (during the AMF years). I could be riding along and everything went dead, and I do mean everything. Then it would start up and run alright for awhile and do it again. Spent a few times in the dark on the side of a country road trying to find the culprit. Turned out to be the ignition switch shorting out against the rear fender and opening the circuit breaker. Fixed it by putting a rubber patch on the fender in that spot. They've moved the switches now, obviously, but the principle is still the same. Something may be shorting against the frame when you vibrate just right. Look for the problem where you least expect to find it. Good Luck. George
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From: Boiling Springs, SC
RE: Electrical Problem on my UltraClassic
I had a similar problem years ago. The main switch finally gave up the ghost. Replaced it with a new switch and never had the problem again.
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Cruiser
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From: Oakville, ON
RE: Electrical Problem on my UltraClassic
I had the same problem and traced it to the connection wherethe ignition switch plugs into the main harness. The connectors had started to turn green with corrosion and they weren't always making solid contact. Cleaned things up and put in some dielectric grease and everything's been fine since.
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RE: Electrical Problem on my UltraClassic
That's what it sounds like to me, a corroded connector or ground. Check all of the connections you can easily do. Look for oxide, white powder on the aluminum connectors or any built up of residue on the copper connectors. As for the connector to connectors, just hope it's not in one of those suckers! But, most likely is the ground connections.
