There is a good deal of controversy surrounding the proper way to jump start your harley davidson touring or any bike battery really.
Harley davidson dead battery problems.
While you may not like the idea of paying for extra fixes if you want to own a harley then it s best to know what problems may arise.
Hi guys i am having a problem with my battery i think battery charges up good on charger but does not stay charged when on bike.
Harley davidson problems and solutions.
Some harley owners like to fix their own bikes thereby saving both money and riding time.
If the voltage shown on the multimeter is less than 11 volts your battery should be charged 13 to 13 6 volts is ideal.
This is a passable temporary fix but if you start the bike this way you should monitor the battery s voltage after riding it for a while.
The most common cause of electrical problems on a harley davidson is the battery or the voltage regulator.
The resources link explains how to jump start a motorcycle with a dead battery.
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