New and need some direction
 

Hey there,

I am new to this forum and need to seek some help. I just purchase an 1989 FLHTC from the first owner, with 36,000 original miles and all service receipts. I feel that I got a great deal. However, I am discovering a few issues. The previous owner stated that he hadn't riden it for the last 3 years, but has always kept it on a battery tender. Odd?? I don't know. I rode it to work (14 miles) today and when I left the volt meter was reading about 12 volts. When i got to work it was reading 0 volts. I had to put it on the charger. Rode home and it was back at 0 volts. Where do I start? The battery, regulator, stater. Please give me some advise. I don't want to replace this and then that. Please help!!!!

Joe

Welcome from Northern Illinois !!!

Welcome from Northern Illinois !!!

Welcome from Illinois. I would change the battery.

You could start with removing the battery and having it tested/checked at a Sears, Auto Zone etc. No charge.
After that, if your not going to take it to the dealership or indy for trouble shooting, I'd suspect the voltage regulator... just my 2 cents.
Welcome to the forum!

Welcome from New Mexico!

Thank you all very much! I have post in the Tech section and will go see what they say.

Welcome aboard from New York. I would guess the battery. Many people leave them on a tender but they will only last so long regardless.

Welcome from England.