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Posted by chief
- June 18, 2009, 10:50:09 AMWow. I had a rectifier go bad on a harley. After a couple of hours of riding the bike would cough and quit. I sat on the side of the road a couple of times screwing around with it... after about 15 minutes it would start and I could limp home. It always started after sitting all night. On a trip from Evansville, IN to B'ham AL. It failed on me. I replaced the battery, but only got to Nashville. Everything was closed so I tried to make in on to AL.
The lights stopped working and I'd have to stop every 15 minutes or so to let the battery recharge. Then, around Athens AL I had a flat on the rear. Needless to say after midnight on Saturday was NOT the time to be stuck in Athens. I spent the night on the bike and the next day. On Monday my Dad brought up a trailer to tow the thing to his place.
Point to all this... a little problem only grows bigger it NEVER goes away. If something isn't right get it fixed. It ends up cheaper, safer and a lot easier.
Cheers.
Posted by asklapios
- June 17, 2009, 13:41:25 PMi listen to your words,dear chief..
this weekend we will change her engine oil and oil filter...then i will get to service for the charging system....
Posted by Stein
- June 17, 2009, 11:14:31 AMI was going through batteries every year for about three years before I came to to the conclusion that my rectifier was shot. It's pricey but so is a new battery. Just something to think about.--
Posted by chief
- June 17, 2009, 11:00:32 AMThat only checks the charging system.
At 3000 rpm, you should be getting between 14 and 15v.
If the voltage is a lot higher than 15v you have a bad rectifier, or the wires are loose, open etc.
If the voltage is a lot lower, you either have a bad rectifier or a load problem on the alternator.
I'd say 12.9v is a lot lower than you should be getting. 13.5 would be marginal at best.
Any bike shop should be able to check the charging system for you.
Personally, I'd start by changing the battery. Then testing the charging system. If not between 14 and 14v, I'd change out the rectifier as well. Its simply not worth getting stuck someplace.
Cheers.
Posted by asklapios
- June 16, 2009, 10:58:23 AMi dont understand drifter22 , what are you talking abouth the sensor...you mean motion sensor...or ? please take a picture and put it this page about sensor...
Posted by drifter22
- June 14, 2009, 04:25:41 AMI had the same problem... I think... I had not used my bike since January 09.. I wanted to ride this weekend but the bike would not start. The battery was dead and I had it replaced. You would think that would be it but no. After installing the new battery the bike still would not turn over. After removing the tank and thinking it was the gas pump not working or the injectors being clogged. I gave up. came back the next day took a look at it again. Looks like I had the sensor disconnected the one the bolts right under the battery bracket. Sure enough the minute i bolted that back up the bike started up. I hope that helps.. maybe you forgot to bolt the sensor back on.
Posted by asklapios
- June 13, 2009, 13:41:58 PMwe looked battery and charging system and got some consequences....
first the full battery(13.7 V) install to motor...then start the engine with idle speed...we linked our multimeter to battery..(+ to + and - to -)..and it showed 13.5V to 13,6...some times 12.9 V then i turned to throttle to 3000-5000 RPM and it didnt change any result..(i mean it showed same numbers...) is that wrong?.....should it be change turn throttle 3000-5000 rpm?....by the way i remove the alternator three cables commination's and it leaked (the oil) to my hand..is it normal...(i mean the connection to get full the oil...)...
then we look carrefully to oil indicator window and it looked under low line...which oil do you recommend to me?(10w / 40 ok,but which mark?)
Posted by chief
- June 11, 2009, 19:43:42 PM<LOL>... I know how you feel!
Cheers.
Posted by pcarrell
- June 11, 2009, 16:10:36 PMEvery once in a while a question gets asked that I actually know the answer to!
Posted by asklapios
- June 11, 2009, 14:46:54 PMthank you pcarrell....
all my respect to you bro....
Posted by pcarrell
- June 11, 2009, 14:10:16 PMPosted by asklapios
- June 11, 2009, 12:13:05 PMwhich battert do you recommend....yuasa....bosch or what?
Posted by pcarrell
- June 11, 2009, 11:50:42 AMAn 18 is better if it'll fit. It'll be a tight fit though.
Posted by asklapios
- June 11, 2009, 03:19:18 AMhello all bros..
i charging my battery then we will try to understanding her charging system or whatever problem(s) this weekend...
by the way it's my question?
Do you recommend 14 Amper or 18 Ampers batteries for 99's 1500cc Drifter?
Posted by asklapios
- June 05, 2009, 23:48:58 PMi read carefuly your sending page dear pcarrell...
unfortunately i working hard for succesfully to USMLE...we will try to fixing old lady's problem on next weekend...
see you later all my big bros...
i will sent any information abouth this fix case!
if you got the drifter.....you got the style...