| Author | Message | ||
     Blazinc5 |
Hey all, I recently noticed that my headlights are going dim on my nightly ride to work for a few seconds and slowly come back to normal. it's not very noticable when they go dim, but I also have noticed recently that after the bike has been running I hit my starter switch and I can hear the Jack shaft of the starter trying to engage but won't turn the engine over. So I flip the kill switch off and on then it goes like normal. Today after I fueled up, Bike was idleing while I put on my other glove and the engine stumbled a split second and I noticed the tach and speedo max out and then go to normal as if I just turned the key to the on position. It stayed running But I am wondering if a Voltage regulator, Stator or battery going bad could cause this particulare problem. The knowlege Vault seemed to only have the scenario of the bike not willing to run at all. It's really erking me on what it could be because it is so intermittent. And annoying to have to reset the clock every other after trying to only start the beast. All help is appreciated. BTW I just replaced spark plugs And didn't find anything loose for connections up there or by the starter. | ||
| Randomchaos |
Maybe a wire rubbed bare and its grounding out slightly? | ||
| Deltablue |
I am having a similar issue, I noticed the lights dim after I cut the throttle. I'm leaning toward a battery issue, since everything is fine at higher rpms. Mine also idles a little high, and every now and again when in heavy traffic it tries to stall. I did some research in the KV and am leaning toward battery. | ||
| Midknyte |
Sounds like its time for a new battery. The ECM will cause engine stumble when voltage is too low. | ||
| Odinbueller |
Also, check your charging system. With the engine running, you should have about 13 to 15 VDC going to the battery. Anything lower, and then you need to check you stator AC output. Should be between 18 to 22 VAC for every 1000 RPM. If your're below that, then your bike is slowly draining your battery trying to keep all of your systems running. If voltage to the battery is above 15 VDC, then your regulator is shot. Also should have the battery load tested or with the H-D/Midtronics tester. Chris |
