2007 Harley Davidson FXD Dyna Superglide Logo
Rick Gehr
Rick Gehr Posted on Apr 14, 2012
Be the first to answer

Battery won't hold a charge

I had my battery on a trickle charger for almost 24 hrs, bike started fine when i took it off, went for a ride and when i got back the bike wouldn't start, sounded like the battery was dead when I tried to restart it.

Answer This Question

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 3 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 28, 2009

SOURCE: Battery drained while riding

chek your connection where the alternator plugs into your engine casing & spray it with electrical contact cleaner

Ad
freetek

Steve Allison

  • 5569 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 03, 2009

SOURCE: Bikes dead!! Battery wont charge, been charging all night Help!

You didn't mention if you charged the battery in- or out of the bike. If H-D has a modern alternator, it may have failed diodes that are draining the battery and stealing charge current if charged while connected. If the battery was made in China . . . oh, well.

joecoolvette

joecoolvette

  • 5660 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 13, 2009

SOURCE: harley davidson battery went dead after riding

1.What?

2.What?
You charged the battery off of the battery charger with a trickle charge. The battery wouldn't charge while you're riding, because your alternator took a cr@p.
(Sorry if I seem gruff, but I'm an old biker, and Harleys are all I ride. I'm also a Harley mechanic.
Shhhh! I don't want that to get around! lol!)

3.Battery is at 13.4 volts now? What is the specific gravity of the acid in each cell? Don't have a hydrometer? Do you have a load tester? No? Since you measured the voltage, do you have a multimeter?

Test the voltage with the bike running. It should be around 14.6 volts when charging, less with the battery fully charged.
Don't get the correct reading, then you better look at alternator replacement. (Regulator is built in)

Anonymous

  • 2 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 18, 2009

SOURCE: Battery slowly discharges on my 2002 FXD when engine runns

So you're running off the battery instead of the charging system, check all your wires from the alternator to the regulator/rectifier for open connections or shorts to the frame. You could have a bad rectifier if it's separate from the regulator, you may also have a bad alternator, if you've got a multi-meter check the AC voltage between the ground and each of the three wires coming from the alternator (usually yellow). They should all be about the same, and measure over 16 V, increasing with RPMs. Hope that helps

Anonymous

  • 17 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 11, 2009

SOURCE: 883 wont start

The battery might just be done or warn out, if you get lights when you turn the key on, and can honk the horn and everything, then it should click, if you are able to honk the horn and lights etc. and they aren't real weak, when you hit the starter it should tick, if your lights are bright and horn is loud and brake light responds quickly, then I'd ask a Harley dealer about it.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Hi, i went for a ride 3 days ago and parked the bike in the garage since, this morning my k8 gsxr 1000 didn't' want to start, when pushing the starter button I hear a 'click&am
Most of the time this will be the battery, the battery is very weak, will need to be recharged using a trickle charger, if the battery won't hold charge, you need to replace the battery.

It might also be a faulty starter motor and or solenoid.

You will most likely have some sort of electrical problem, a drain problem, parasitic draw.

The problem has to be found and fixed.

Hope this helped and have a nice day.
Read full answer
Jan 24, 2015 • Motorcycles
1helpful
1answer

BIKE WON'T STAY RUNNING AFTER JUMPER CABLES ARE TAKEN OFF....
Sounds like the battery may be either low or shot. Place it on a trickle charger overnite to see if it will take a charge. Once you get the bike to run without needing jumper cables to keep it running, check the charging system. Easiest way to do this is to get a battery voltage reading with a multi meter before starting the bike. After the bike is running, place the meter leads on the battery and work the throttle to get the revs up to about 2000. Meter reading should be somewhere around 13.8 to 14.2 voltsDC. It not close to these readings, you have a charging system problem.
Read full answer
Oct 17, 2012 • Harley Davidson Motorcycles
0helpful
1answer

I have a 1995 Honda cbr 600 f3 it won't start won't try an start the battery is fine so are the fuses I'm getting nothing no lights not even the ones that show your in neutral. It's really...
ORDER A CLYMER MANUAL FOR YOUR BIKE!!! Everything is easier to inspect with the fairings and accessory covers removed. While you are waiting for the manual, trickle charge your battery. Make sure your charger is a maintainer as well. It charges your battery and keeps it conditioned. Keep in mind, even if it's a new battery, they are not impervious to fault. When you get your manual, two or three days later, the battery should have a full charge as indicated by a green light(normally) on the trickle charger. Now, key your ignition on and get your multimeter. Read for battery voltage on the down side of your ignition switch.Then measure and note the draw from your battery as you hit the start switch. Open your manual and start reading through components like your rectifier, coils, main power fuse (probably a 30A)on your fuse box. Remember, a bad ground within your electrical system will report a failure to allow passable current to the components that need the juice. Look for corrosion or gunk on the contacts of your electrical components. Good luck, let me know how it works out.
Read full answer
Aug 20, 2011 • Honda CBR 600 F(3)S Motorcycles
2helpful
2answers

How many volts is 91 heritage softail battery and how many amps is needed to charge it?
The battery is 12 volts and to charge use a 2-10 amp charger.
Read full answer
May 21, 2011 • Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail...
0helpful
1answer

My husbands bike is always parks inside for winter, and when we parked it worked and drove. but when we tried starting it the battery was dead wouldnt even start when boosted. and we put a new battery and...
How long is the bike setting between when you park it and when you try to start it again? When you get ready to ride it, did you put a battery charger on it and bring the battery to a full charge?

When thinking it's getting to be time to ride, I recommend charging the battery with a charger disigned for ATV'S/motorcycles. When the battery is fully charged, take the charger off and test the battery with a load tester. If it passes the load test, attempt to start the bike. If it starts, and there is no further problems, Enjoy the ride till you park it long term again. I might suggest putting a battery tender and very slow trickle chat=rge on during storage

Hope this helps you
Read full answer
Apr 12, 2011 • Harley Davidson FLSTC - FLSTCI Heritage...
0helpful
1answer

C-50 wont start. Had bad battery on a trickle charger. Took to friends house. Went to leave n battery was dead. Took it home n charged it. Brought it back n won't start. Battery has charge but the bike...
Chances are the battery will no longer hold a charge. An internal short could be why. Bike batteries seldom last more than two years. How old is the battery? Jump the battery from your car battery. If the starter works, the battery is bad, not the starter. You DO have water covering the top of the plates in each battery cell don't you? Please rate my answer, thanks.
Read full answer
Aug 24, 2010 • Suzuki Boulevard C50 Motorcycles
0helpful
3answers

I just put my battery in the bike. I went to start it up, it powered up but when I went to start it up it clicked off.
The battery has to be fully charged on a trickle charger before putting it into the bike. The charging system in a bike is small compared to a car and does not keep the battery fully charged. Therefore, it is a good idea to put a trickle charger on it when it is idle.
Read full answer
Mar 25, 2010 • 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6
1helpful
1answer

How to start motorcycle? It's been sitting idle for the winter, and I believe the battery is dead, can I hook it up to a charger? And where is it located on the bike?
Battery location depends on the bike but usually they are under the seat area.

They battery can be charged, but select a decent charger for bike batteries. If the battery is dry (out of water/acid) the battery will most likely be NS. You can pry off the plates on the battery and top up with distilled water and try charging but I would just get a new one and charger at the same time. You can get trickle chargers, that you leave connected to the batt when not riding the bike and it flicks on then off to keep the battery topped up. I had my car on one for a year and it was fine.
Read full answer
Mar 06, 2010 • 2004 Honda VT 750 Shadow Aero
0helpful
1answer

I have a 2003 dyna wide glide,,lately we charge the battery and can ride for bout an hour and half and then it won't start,,can you please tell me what the problem is ? Have to jump start it,,then put it...
I would first ck the charge rate at the battery. Between 13.6 - 14.2 is the happy zone. If above no good, if below, charging hard.. Ck the battery fluid level. If less than 1/4 you can go ahead and frown cause the battery is trash. Fill it up with distilled water and put it on a charger no larger tha a 1.5 amp chharger. Trickle charge for 24 hrs and if the battery is savable it will take the charge. Now the charging rate. The condition of the battery affects the charging. Supply and deman. Once the battery is charged up, take a reading with the bike running again. Bike needed to be running on fitst reading too, sorry. If it's in the happy zone you're set. If not , replace the battery if a load test at the parts store fails. I say battery first becausebecause it is cheaper than a stator and the battery on a bike is prone to failure because of vibration, and servicing inadequacies. No offence. Let me know how it all turns out. Good Luck, Ned-
Read full answer
Sep 17, 2009 • 2003 Harley Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide
0helpful
1answer

2002 Suzuki ls 650 Savage Ekectrucak problem
sounds like either the battery is past its useful life (will no longer hold a charge while under load) or the recharging circuit is no longer working. i'd focus on the battery especially if its the original from 2002.

even if the trickle charger shows a full charge, remove it from the charger and immediately measure the voltage. wait about 10 minutes and recheck the voltage. if it has fallen to below 11volts without any load applied, then change the battery. be sure to trickle charge the new one before using it.
Read full answer
Feb 26, 2009 • 2000 Suzuki LS 650 Savage
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

2007 FXD Dyna Superglide

  • Motorcycles

Related Question

Hi, i went for a ride 3 days ago and parked the bike in the garage since, this morning my k8 gsxr 1000 didn't' want to start, when pushing the starter button I hear a 'click&am

  • Motorcycles

Related Topics

190 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

No dash lights , no power , bike won't start. Replaced battery , then regulator last summer(both 5 yrs old) and I finished out the season. Tried to start it during a "warm" spell, but forgot to re

2007 Harley Davidson FXD Dyna...

2007 Dyna Super Glide FXD, Do

2007 Harley Davidson FXD Dyna...

2007 fxd dyna superglide started

2007 Harley Davidson FXD Dyna...

Going down the road a

2007 Harley Davidson FXD Dyna...

Fuel pump wont prime, driving

2007 Harley Davidson FXD Dyna...

Top Harley Davidson Experts

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Sean Wright
Sean Wright

Level 3 Expert

2045 Answers

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Are you a Harley Davidson Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...