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Old Jul 6, 2018 | 11:22 AM
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what is the optimal voltage reading for a 2013 ultra classic. im reading 14.1 volts and sometimes 13.9 to 14 when i hit the brakes. is this a normal reading? only different item i have on the bike as far as electrical goes is a led bulb in my stock headlight housing
 
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Old Jul 6, 2018 | 11:28 AM
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Your voltmeter isn't particularly accurate, but yours sounds OK. Use a multimeter to get more accurate values. I would expect it to actually be around 14.6 volts.
 
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Your voltmeter isn't particularly accurate, but yours sounds OK. Use a multimeter to get more accurate values. I would expect it to actually be around 14.6 volts.
im getting the reading off my FP3. yeah multimeter is more accurate im sure. thx for the imput
 
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