Johnny VL125GyS2 - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals
Starter will not engage
started is not engaging the motor, it should "spin out" and engage a gear, usually just disassemble and clean old grease
1976 Sportster. Why does the battery lose its charge?
Hi Johnny,
No, it would not be an open circuit, as that would cause nothing. Most likely a diode issue.
You did not mention if the bike drains when running, or sitting...Kind of a big thing....
IF not running and the battery drains, isolate the battery by disconnecting all negative cables at the battery. If the problem resolves, the regulator is suspect. It has the diodes that fail.
IF the battery drains while running, look into the charging system. There is a lot of trouble with the plug, where the charging system comes through the engine block. they overheat and fail to function. Not something you can always see, until the plug is pulled out.
If this plug is damaged, it is fairly major to switch out the stator. I have successfully made a soldered connection in this area and filled again with black silicone.
Johnny, there are a ton of other areas that can be suspect, but much more rare for your condition, as stated.
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Head light
the whole headlight housing or bulb , I order sum of my stuff off amazon , hope that helps
Wrining dirgam
u can purchase and print out any wiring diagram for any vehicle online...jus look for "automotive wiring diagrams"
Will not start, lights come on, signals work,
You hear some click from starter relay or any other sound when trying to start?Have you checked the battery voltage?This problem how happened? Next day or after a long time when motorcycle was unused?
Adjusting carb needle
u need a repair manual--try clymer-its detailed--and careful with carbs-if u gettn runnin to lean it can fry the valves
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