Harley Battery Overcharging

By Mark DiPietro

Question for Fix My Hog What would cause the Harley battery to overcharge on 1989 Softtail? Via Email
Fix My Hog Answers Typically when a Harley battery overcharges, it's caused by a bad voltage regulator. We recommend testing your charging system.   Related Fix My Hog Videos: Charging System Diagnosis Electrical Systems Have more questions? Check out our Q&A index page to find some answers.

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4 Responses to “Harley Battery Overcharging”

  1. Christopher

    I have a 2007 Sportster 1200 that will not start. It cranks over but will not start. Throwing codes for voltage at coils and injectors. I'm not getting any voltage reading out of the systems relay on the wire that goes to the injectors, coils and fuel pump. It acts like there is a break in one of the wires. Any help would be appreciated.

  2. Gregory Paul

    Just looking

  3. Theodore Rock

    How are the fat boy 114 2018 holding up

  4. Teri Vasey

    Bad voltage regulator.