Motorcycle Repair: Harley Charging Problem, dual plug, dear mike
QuestionDear Mike: I live in NY my brother in New Orleans told me about you and said you may be able to help me? Thank you for you time. I own a 1998 Harley Hugger which I converted to a 1200. I have Screaming Eagle heads (dual plug) SE cam, SE carb, dynatek ignition with thier dual plug coil. I'm running headers. I have a Daytek Digital Speedo system too. The bike is a monster, I can pull 7 grand on the run. The problem is, I keep blowing headlights, both low and high beam. Everytime I ride and crank it up I blow a light. I'm versed in Harley Mechanics Mike, was also a Ham Radio Geek for 40 years, but this problem baffles me because up to 5 grand the voltage output is 14.30. I can't keep a voltmeter attched to see what it's spiking at to blow the bulbs. I'm at a loss. The regulator seems to have normal output at normal RPM's. I was wondering if I could install some type of resistance in the voltage regulator output circuit (12 v side, not AC side)to cure this problem because I can't go out riding at night as I loose my headlight. Any ideas on what I can do? I'd reall;y appreciate your input and help. Thank you. Danny in NY
AnswerYou really need to try a volt meter so you can see what the voltage is, but if you can its probably your regulator overloading the battery. the other thing it can be is a short in the hot wire for the lights. When you get to high RPMs the wire might be vibrating and hitting a piece of metal.
Good luck and happy riding
Mike