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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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bike doesn't charge when running
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Loose connection at battery?
loose connection at battery strap ground?
How many volts at battery while running?
How many volts at battry while off?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 62hdbiker
Loose connection at battery?
loose connection at battery strap ground?
How many volts at battery while running?
How many volts at battry while off?
+1 It could be 100 different things. More info is needed if you want any assistance. Plus what type of bike, what year, what mods....
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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check out this link:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ts-enough.html
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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Regulator may need to be replaced. My son's 2012 Road Glide Ultra is going on his thrid.
 
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I am amazed he is going on third. Are you sure you checked every thing out as described in the above link?
 
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