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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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Just wondering what your volt meter reads at Hi-way speeds? Mine reads 15 volts at 60 mph. Dealer says its normal but I know on a car that would be over charging the battery. 09 Ultra Classic.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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May want to put a multi meter on it. The gauge could be off also. & if you run more lights & electrical items, it may not all be going to the battery to charge.

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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by countryal
Just wondering what your volt meter reads at Hi-way speeds? Mine reads 15 volts at 60 mph. Dealer says its normal but I know on a car that would be over charging the battery. 09 Ultra Classic.
My 09 reads 15 too. I asked about it at the 1000 mile service and the dealer said it was normal. I agree that's a little high for an auto system.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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Same here....
 
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My '09 SG reads the same too.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Thank's Guy's, It must be normal. I just wanted to make shur I was not the only one with a 15v reading.
 
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