Got an Electrical Problem - Need Help
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 264
Likes: 1
From: Wyoming MN
THANKS for this info
DOCH4M-
Thanks for the detail of this post. I am feel somewhat comfortable with a wrench, but am a bit nervous of new territory.
I had the same trouble, followed your directions, and fixed all the troubles. Includeing all the seals, gaskets, and the ever so important stator.
Just know you helped out a fellow rider huge. I will be sure and "Pay it forward" as they say-
Honestly, Thank you-
Thanks for the detail of this post. I am feel somewhat comfortable with a wrench, but am a bit nervous of new territory.
I had the same trouble, followed your directions, and fixed all the troubles. Includeing all the seals, gaskets, and the ever so important stator.
Just know you helped out a fellow rider huge. I will be sure and "Pay it forward" as they say-
Honestly, Thank you-
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
From: Clanton, Alabama
I am guessing voltage regulator, once the bike starts the alternator should carry the operational load as long as the battery as some charge to excite the fields. With the voltage regulator out the battery carries the whole load regardless what the alternator is trying to do. At least thats how it went with my 2000 Fatboy several years ago.
Good Luck. hope it is an easy fix,
FBL
Good Luck. hope it is an easy fix,
FBL
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 313
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC
Just a heads up...if anyone else looking at this is in need of a stator replacement and not good with a wrench, I just had mine done at the dealer and the total was just over $500
Stator itself was around $160 and the rest was about 4 hrs labor and miscellaneous bits like gaskets, fluid and hardware....and tax of course.
Stator itself was around $160 and the rest was about 4 hrs labor and miscellaneous bits like gaskets, fluid and hardware....and tax of course.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 621
Likes: 1
From: Windy City,Il
Doug I just read your post,don't have any problems with my bike,but got to tell you did a great job with this post.It'll help a lot of riders out including myself one of this days.Really enjoyed this post.
Thanx and ride safe.
Thanx and ride safe.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 580
Likes: 2
I just got done reading your very detailed stator repacement post. Great job! If and when the time comes for me to replace mine, I will definately reference your write up. Thanks alot!!
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Fayetteville,Tennessee
This is an awesome pictoral dude! My shop floor looks just like yours right now! Oh yeah, th Skynyrd reference was right on too. I had read that you would know if the stator was blown by the smell, damn right. Mine is definately smelly, even though I haven't gotten to the the stator yet. Thank you for all the tips and information, I feel confident now that I can do the job. One more thing, about the dirty Harley. I RIDE my bike almost daily, wash it almost weekly, if someone got offended they aint doin too much ridin. Hell, I think a dirty Harley is a road worthy Harley. My two cents. Thanks again, I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks to the other guys post I recieved too!
