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12 | WheelsOfGrace.com | #67 Harley Battery Overcharging What would cause the Harley battery to overcharge on 1989 Softtail? Typically, when a Harley battery overcharges, it's caused by a bad voltage regulator. We recommend testing your charging system. Won't Start When Warm 2008 Harley Davidson FLSTC. My bike has hard time starting when it is hot. When cold it starts fine but once warm, it just cranks the first time around. After I reset and wait about 10 seconds it generally starts right up. I live in Phoenix which is about 1600 feet above sea level. I've noticed that when I am in higher altitudes, above 2000', the problem goes away. My bike originally was a 96 ci but I upgraded to 103ci, 211 cams, flat top pistons, pro compressor heads and Bassani Road Rage II pipes. The bike was dyno tuned. I've upgraded the starting system to the heavy-duty starter, increased the size of the battery cables and have recently installed a new battery. The bike turns over very easily now, but the problem persists. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. Would look into the map you are using. May be able to resolve the issue through tuning. Friction Plate Thickness 2003 HD Road King. Question: What is the thickness of the narrow friction disc? The service manual states, if the thickness of any plate measures under 0.143", replace the clutch as a set. Transmission Oil Level Hi. I have a 2008 Road King Police (FLHP) and after every ride, there's a quarter-size oil drop just below the primary case, near the drain plug. When I checked the transmission oil level, it was low, so I changed it and filled it full. So, I'm thinking maybe a shifter or transmission case seal. Before I do any unnecessary work, can you tell me how to systematically diagnose and troubleshoot such an oil leak? Tips and tricks? First, it is important that you check transmission oil level per your manual, some models and years are with the motorcycle upright & level and some on jiffy stand. If you overfilled the transmission case the excessive oil may be flowing out through the transmission vent. This might be the oil that you are seeing on the ground. Otherwise, start simple. Make sure that the oil is not leaking from the derby or outer primary cover gaskets. If none of these, your leak might be orientating from an inner primary seal or transfer seal. LED Passing Lights Issue I installed some LED passing lights about two years ago and they both just went out. One of them has a white powder on the inside of the sealed part where the LEDs areā€”have you ever run into this? The lights are like $400, so they are not cheap. I just ordered some more. Any suggestions? Dudley Perkins won't replace them. I thought they would last a lot longer! If you are having an LED passing light issue, try using dielectric grease when you replace or repair. Problem may be due to excessive moisture. TECH Q&A By Fix My HOG By Mark DiPietro Rushing Wind Ministries & Bikers for Christ Rushing Wind Ministries & Bikers for Christ M / M M / M Intl. Intl.

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