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Had a charging issue on the FLHR. It stranded me on the Interstate 9 weeks ago. I couldn't duplicate it until I talked to the Haase. One Wally World blow dryer and a few minutes on high blowing on the regulator rectifier and it quit charging(diode) Bought a new regulator rectififer $59 bucks after verifying AC voltage out of the stator at 32-33 right in the middle of the spec.
I decided I want to know before it's too late that the bike is or isn't charging. Battery was loaded tested and verified good as well. $17 at Autozone for the gauge and $3.00 at Wally World for a switch and now I know. I am gonna replace the gauge and bezel with a waterproof box type Chinese LED voltmeter when it arrives from Xiang via Ebay $8.00 free shipping.
My local Battery Mart sold me a Battery Tender and recommended I use it during periods of inactivity. The FLHR is rarely ridden. I took 2 old tractor batteries in there and they gave me a tender and handed me $25 in cash to boot plus load tested my five year old battery bought from them and told me it was good for free. Good people!!!

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I Love the Smell of Blue Marble in the Morning!!!
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Home of the Phoenix Project
Stay in it when it comes on the pipe, no need to be scared...

Sounds like you are becoming an electronics guru. Good job Tim. Now get to work.

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Iron On The Bayou.

I can't believe you posted a Harley issue - Whiskey Foxtrot Sierra.

Seriously, good troubleshooting tip from M - good resolution.

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This is true. Where I grew up the hills were so steep and long, when your ball rolled down the hill you just said "screw it"...

Anything on two wheels is better than four ( except in the snow)

Jeff

I'll remember that Jeff - next time I post something about my harley and someone whacks my peepee.

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This is true. Where I grew up the hills were so steep and long, when your ball rolled down the hill you just said "screw it"...