electrical

OK, this is a question for a friend. Its not about a Vmax. Its about a ...gulp......sportster. He has an '05 883c. We put a 1250 big bore kit on it this winter. Runs fine. His trouble is that he has just put the 3rd battery in the bike. Its only 4 years old! I told him to try out Lankee's...

Useless / Non-Needed Electrical Components I posted a few questions on my drag bike thread, but I don't know how many people view it so I though I would start a new one and see if I can get any expert advice. Here goes: Can I simply unplug the side stand switch or do I need to ground or...

I removed my battery today to see if it was weak, since I've been having problems hot starting at times. On the bench, it tested at 10.2V (aargh). I think that says a lot for the COPs - it still starts no problem! It's an Interstate battery, and it used to be a little on the dry side when I...

So on my new v-max the wire got clipped going to the sensor unit so the oil light doesn't work. It is clipped so close to the unit it looks like i'll have to replace it (no way to rewire). If so, what is your guys suggestion? Looks like around $85 or $90 for a new one, unless someone has a...

Hey all, I've been searching around off and on today and haven't been able to find any information on this... I'm looking at an extended road trip on my 2006 max and I'd like to be able to plug in some 5v accessories (specifically a USB GPS) for charging while on the road. I was hoping to find...

I know the TCI boxes swap among the 80s but were changed in later years (why, different timing curve?). Are the pickup coils all the same? How about ignition coils, caps, and wires? How about wiring harness? Boost controller computer? Etc.

Went out earlier for a ride and my bike starting doing something funny. I didnt have time to check it out, in laws are in town, I will have to look tomorrow after work. Aftet riding for two hours on my way home I noticed my tach wasnt working properly. My tach wont rev above 4 grand, even...

Im stumped, my Headlight is good will not work and my speedo and guage lights will not work either. Any ideas? Thanks Eric

Got my bike on thursday and for 1 thing the tacnometer doesnt go but now the main light and tach light wasnt going , later to find it had blown a fuse so fixed that then went on to look at the tacho prob cleaned the connections turned the key to find no lights again. What could be causing this ...

just bought a 95 and was out riding yesterday morning. out of nowhere the bike started to make a shrill or a whining noise. sounded like it was coming from under the faux tank. killed the engine, and with the key in the on position the noise persisted. started the bike back up and the noise...

Where can you get the small connectors (the ones which fit in the 6 or 9 pin blocks)?

Okay we bench tested the stator so we think thats out of the question! Problem: If bike sits wont start even if trickle charged to peak with batt tender. New batt so thats not the problem. Somewhere theres a short that drains the batt if not kept on charger. Batt will die in days:( First...

Hello all! Just found this forum, but it seems my first post is in desparation: My bike is dead! Here's what happened: I was riding along in my '89 v-max when my guages started going nuts, and the engine started running rough (as if it were almost out of gas) Then shuts off and I coast to the...

i went for a ride came home found out that the fuel pump was no longer working would have to push start the bike to get it to run shut her down washed it and turned the key on and nothing no headlight,instrument lights or anything anybody have any suggestions? thanks

i'm hoping there is someone out there who can help with this issue. my '05 is giving me some grief. i just replaced the orginal battery. however the problem occurs after i go for a ride. once i turn the bike off, i cannot get her started again. i turn the key and the headlight turns on but...

I thought this is a good site to have a link to for hard to find connectors used in the stock harness. http://www.vintageconnections.com/ ________ Ford Zephyr engine picture