05-23-2020, 06:39 AM
(05-23-2020, 04:23 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote:(05-22-2020, 11:54 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Battery was reading 12.75 or so and 14.3 running. Then a tad over 13, so I assume the battery and charging system are OK. The positive terminal screw was a little loose, so I’ve tightened it.
I started the bike with the meter connected and it read a 10.03.
Have to take it for a ride now.
Enjoying the Ryker, Doc?
Yes, but not many miles second week, due to family events.
Just having it in the garage, knowing that freedom is there, is a comfort.
Made use of my wife's sewing machine and serger to make a custom tool roll out of denim: 10, 13, 15 mm stubby combo wrenches, Dynaplug, T10-T40 Torx L wrenches, 3-8 MM L wrenches. Probably no need for 65 mm (not a typo) wheel nut socket. Roll is not much bigger than my fist and joins the super compact German made foot pump in the glove box with room left for a couple water bottles, etc.
Ordered 4 black oxide footman loops for rear fender to strap on jacket and/or small duffel bag, with lashing straps.
Made a small contribution to Spyder/Ryker forum, but do not expect much further activity:
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/show...ost1517985
Back to your issue(s), considering Max's German thread, best to check BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables.
2007 up Sportsters (first year of EFI) had issues with corroded** harness/chassis grounds, in addition to battery terminals and battery ground to motor/trans.
**Corrosion was internal threads in trans for harness ground bolt.
Thread cleaning and use of copper based (conductive) anti-seize solved the issues.
Hallelujah
