tlm Posted April 4, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 4, 2016 I went for a ride yesterday, about 200 miles. I noticed about half way that the little volt meter the po installed was down to 2 yellow lights. I turned off the radio and cruise. After a short stop, when I started back up, I had my normal 1 green light. Turned the radio back on ant back to the 2 yellows. We made a few stops and I never had a problem starting. I put a meter on it when I got home and it was showing 13.65 volts charging. The battery was showing 12.5V. After running a few minutes, it was showing 12.2 to 12.? charging. The battery continued to show 12.5V. I am pretty useless when it comes to electrical issues. The battery terminals were clean and tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted April 4, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) IS IT A KURYAKYN VOLTMETER MINE WENT BAD Edited April 4, 2016 by Drews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlm Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted April 4, 2016 I don't know. It has a bunch of little lights on it. From a 2 red on left to 4 green on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted April 4, 2016 Share #4 Posted April 4, 2016 I REPLACED MINE WITH A DIGITAL VOLTMETER FROM AMAZON 7.00 & FREE SHIPPING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted April 4, 2016 Share #5 Posted April 4, 2016 HOW OLD IS THE BATTERY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlm Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted April 4, 2016 I think it's at least 2 years old. I am going to get it load tested as soon as I can but wasn't sure since the charging voltage drops after it runs for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted April 4, 2016 Share #7 Posted April 4, 2016 I REPLACED MY HEADLIGHT WITH A LED & THAT BROUGHT THE VOLTS UP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 5, 2016 Share #8 Posted April 5, 2016 Do a search here to find out the proper way to troubleshoot your charging system. It could be a weak stator, a bad voltage regulator (2nd gens are somewhat prone to this issue) or your battery could be on it's way out. Take your battery to your local Auto Zone, etc. for a free load test... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlm Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted April 5, 2016 I checked all connections from the battery to the starter. Everything is clean and tight. Had the battery load tested and it showed to be good. Not sure if I trust that though because it's almost 3 years old. Testing the stator and regulator is beyond my skill set. If it gets any worse, I will put it in the shop. Thanks everyone for the ideas and suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted April 5, 2016 Share #10 Posted April 5, 2016 Checking the charging system is not difficult, even for the electrically challenged. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?81297-Testing-for-a-Battery-not-Charging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlm Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks Flyinfool. I did read that thread. I'm just not comfortable in messing with the electrical. I appreciate the help and advise. Thanks again to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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