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I have a 1987 Sporty that is not charging. Have a new battery, replaced the voltage regulator, checked all the wires and connections, checked the stator output approx 22-24 volts at 2000rpm. Is it possible for the stator to cut out under a load? If the battery is dead and it is not charging will it run if pushed started? If I push it and pop the clutch it starts and will keep running until I turn it off. This is very frustrating, and makes me not want to ride. Please help! Thank you.
A Harley will not run without at least 9 volts on the battery and probably wont turn over.
Did you test for a grounded stator with a OHMs meter? Also, your stator should be putting out 12 to 18 AC volts at 2000 RPM. When you tested it did you test for AC volts or DC volts?
Mike
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Mike Wells
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PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION!!! I CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT HARLEYS !!! I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT OTHER MODELS!!! IF YOU ASK A QUESTION ABOUT A NON HARLEY BIKE IT WILL GET REJECTED!!!I have a Harley only shop with 30 years experience located in Ohio. We specialize in complete and total repair, restoration, hi-performance, and custom bike building. I can work on Flat Heads to Twin Cams. Please, dont ask how much somthing is going to cost to fix. Labor prices differ all over te country as well as shop to shop!
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If its broke on a harley we can repair it. We do complete restoration from the frame up, engine and trans rebuilding, remapping and custom bike building
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