voltage regulator problem
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Road Master
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from what i understand, if its going over 14.5V you've got a regulator problem, its allowing more power to pass than it ought to be
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Road Master
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and the headaches continue, just got off the phone with the dealership, despite dropping it off at 9am and being told they only had 4 other bikes to work on, they're now telling me the bike might not be ready until tomorrow
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My bike has been at the dealer since last Thursday. I am not complaining as i work at a shop and understand it takes what it takes. I'd rather have it take a little longer and be done right than rushed through. A good service manager will under promise and over deliver.
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You do realize the service manager is just a people person, somewhat like your stockbroker. There just to greet and cover for the mechanics who worked at Mickey D's last month. Does that make you fill better?
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Road Master
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when i dropped the bike off, they said they had 4 already lined up for work, but they'd be able to get it done by the end of the day. apparently those 4 bikes are taking longer than expected to repair. Its incredibly frustrating to have to wait like this.
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The benefit of alternators over old style generators is their ability to maintain a constant voltage over varying speeds and loads. You should see very little change in voltage from idle to cruising RPM. A healthy stator should put out enough voltage that the VR needs to regulate it down. I've owned 3 twin cam Harley's since 2002 and everyone put out approx. 14 volts at idle measured with a volt/ohm meter at the battery.
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What number did you call?
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I had my 2012 FLHX VR replaced before the recall in early 2012. I started getting the same issues again last week. Took it to *** Harley Davidson in Rock Hill, SC. They initially told me since my bike was out of warrenty that it would cost me $325 total to replace. I mentioned that DWK had called Harley and they gave him a store credit of $217. Management got together and while I was just walking around shopping they came to me and said this apparently is still an issue with the VRs and would be glad to fix it for free if I would pay part of the labor.
Walked out only having the pay $50!!! LOVE *** HD!!!!!!
So now Harley needs to get this figured out!!
Walked out only having the pay $50!!! LOVE *** HD!!!!!!
So now Harley needs to get this figured out!!
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