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What is the normal reading for the amp gauge at idle?
My 09 Ultra reads 12 amps, going down the road it reads 14 amps. Is this normal or should it always read 14 amps? Thought I'd check, my warranty is up in December.
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Perfectly normal.
 
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Perfectly normal.
Thanks! saves me a trip to the shop.
 
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Agreed, def normal readings. I just put LEDs on my bike and the readings never get below 14 now.
 
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be even more normal if you were talking volts . . . .
 
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Yup, its a voltmeter
 
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Originally Posted by myred55
What is the normal reading for the amp gauge at idle?
My 09 Ultra reads 12 amps, going down the road it reads 14 amps. Is this normal or should it always read 14 amps? Thought I'd check, my warranty is up in December.
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It's a voltmeter not an ammeter and your readings are normal.
 
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I knew it was volts and not amps, just testing you all.
 
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