2007-04-09 23:48:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
If this is a new Harley don't attempt any trouble shooting or repairs you will void the warranty. Take it to the shop and let them do it for you. If it is new to you (IE used) try checking the wiring that is exposed and prone to rubbing. I have had problems and discovered that one of my wires under the rear fender had apparently been rubbing against the tire causing the exposed wires to short out when it touches the fender. The strange thing is, it hasn't caused any fuses to blow. One way to find these problems is buy a light that you where on your head and go into the garage leaving the lights off. Try moving the wires around and see if you can see some sort of spark. If you check all wiring that can be prone to rubbing you will have to remove some items such as seat, tank and fenders. Also remove the light covers and bulbs and spray some wire dry (can be purchased at any auto parts store) on the connections, sometimes a little moisture can cause shorting. Be sure to check all electrical connections. Have somebody check your battery, depending how old they are they can become warped inside causing a electric burning smell. If after doing everything you can do, take it in for somebody else to locate the problem. Good luck and hope you find the problem and get back on the road soon. Ride Safe.
2007-04-10 01:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by pscoobyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why you messin around here? Call Harley an have them send a trailor.
New, under warr. sounds like an assembly problem. Dead short.......
2007-04-10 02:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What year and model?
There is a recall for a bolt that may come loose, allowing the battery to shift.
2007-04-10 04:25:33 · answer #3 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask why fuses aren't blowing to protect against that problem. An electrical diagram will help troubleshoot when you call their technical support people.
2007-04-09 23:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
need to be more discriptive...what model Harley...what steps you've taken to resolve the problem...any recent work done on the bike that might contribute to the problem...etc.
2007-04-10 00:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by Robert P 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If it's new, then it's under warranty.
Take back to the dealer you purchased it from: they are obliged to sort the problem for you.
2007-04-10 01:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that's what happens when you buy a name,
most parts come from Taiwan now,
if they hired more engineers & less solicitors maybe the bikes would be better quality,
next time buy a motorcycle & ride
2007-04-10 06:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by quasar 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you are...
2007-04-10 03:03:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋