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Sep 3, 2009 | 11:43 PM

twistedcherokee

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40amp or 48 amp

Talked to a local Indy shop on my charging system & they suggested the 40 amp Compufire instead of Cycle electronics CE48T. Could save me a couple of hundred $$ but not sure it would work right. Anyone use the 40 amp on a Ultra?

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Sep 8, 2009 | 11:09 PM

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So either no one has seen this & it is to far down the line, or not that many people want or can help me on this.

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Sep 9, 2009 | 04:21 AM

Harleypingman

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Since 2004, the Electra Glides have had 45 amp charging systems; and that's been increased in the past couple of years. Depending on the age of your bike, you could probably retrofit the HD stuff.

Sep 9, 2009 | 04:31 AM

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Was looking for stator info on another forum and alot of guys recommended the CE unit over the stock HD unit. Didn't know Compufire had a setup for this. What year is the Ultra?
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Sep 9, 2009 | 04:36 AM

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From 48 to 40 is giving up almost 20% of your Charging ability .. That just don't sit right with me especially for an Ultra and all it's goodies...

Sep 9, 2009 | 10:29 PM

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It's a 1999. I know what you mean as far as it not sitting right. I am afraid that it might burn out prematurely not having enough amps or running at it's max. I think the CE is the way to go,but may check into a HD set up, I think I read about an upgrade stator, so will check them out.

Toby