New and need some direction
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05-10-2011, 10:29 PM
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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
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
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05-11-2011, 06:34 AM
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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.
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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.
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#9
05-11-2011, 11:38 AM
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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.
