Questions & Answers for: Harley Davidson 30 generator wont start

generator and battery but the bike still wont stay charged i started the bike by jumping it and ran it around the block and when i shut the bike off it wouldnt start back up what do i do now? You have

...wont charge the battery Did you change the rotor as well? I've seen several new rotors from Harley that weren't magnetized correctly. Check it using a screwdriver. It should almost take the ...

...30 volts DC. If the generator fails this test, there are lots of other test that you can do but they require a testing tool known as a "growler" to test the armature. I haven't seen one of those ...

30 volts. If your generator output is good, you need to replace your regulator. If the output of the generator is zero or low, you need to service the generator. Check the brushes to make sure they're

generator. Your voltmeter should read 25-30 volts DC. If you do not read this voltage, you need to check the generator for worn brushes, a shorted armature or field winding. Good Luck Steve your wires

...30 volts. If not, polarize the generator but MOMENTARILY shorting the battery positive post with the "A" terminal and recheck the maximum output test. If you do not have at least 25 volts out of the ...

Start the engine and bring it to a high idle. Insert one meter lead into each of the metal contacts. Do not let the leads touch each other or the engine case or ground. Your meter should read at least

...20 mile rides then battery gets low and electric start wont work but i can kick it starts right up i can get it home charge battery everything works again about same time Did you flash the

want idle but for 30 seconds cuts off when started cuts off till it gets warm Hi Anonymous, my first thought is your fast idle choke working? Since so much of what's going on with your bike is ...

...meter schould read 25 to 30 volts DC if none of these readings are achived generator repair is necessary. if readings are aceptable and battery still is not getting charged replace regulator good ...