I worked with electronics for 20 years and never thought of testing connectors this way. We always just replaced the whole thing. Brilliant! Great series!
My tomorrow project is tracing down some electrical gremlins and day before you post this video. Coincidence? Fate? Did we connect through the stars? I don't know, but your tips will make tomorrows troubleshooting a heck of allot easier! Thanks Doc!
I need to test mine and typed it in browser and I was so relieved when you popped up ! Thanks Doc!
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Great technical informatoon as always Doc. FTR: Large commercial aircraft had crashed with total loss of life, because a terminal on a wire was not crimped properly. Attitude indicator if I recall correctly. Seriously underated topic. Good call Doc (retired aerospace engineer here)
That was a very interesting video Doc. Lots of connections to deal with. Thanks for all ur great videos. And Thanks for always answering me back with my questions..
thanks Doc as a GM A S E Master Mechanic for 25 years I would find loose pin connections,burnt connections smashed connections and pushed back pins that was a intermittent problem like a loose terminal it was great when they were found sometimes by just checking the suspected circuit wiggle test or good luck.
wow ! loose main fuse connection !!! bet that was a trick to find or figure out .... as always .... thanks for the tip Doc .... keep those Vids coming ... we love em
Hey Doc, Just purchased a led Tach/Odometer combo. Upon following installation instructions I am getting a V error, seems the part was assigned to another bike, then returned to Harley online store, any ides of how to clear the error message?? Thanks Phil
Hi Doc! I love Harley electronics! My Brand new Ultra killed a regulator in 3 years! Then 5 months ago it killed the stator and 2 weeks ago after 7 years it killed another regulator! Fun times!
Check those battery terminals for tightness! More cars fail to hold a charge or start people's cars because of worn out or corroded battery terminals. Motorcycle terminals come lose too just from vibration!
Doc, thanks for this posting. It is a deep subject but really helps the consumer better understand the electrical connections that make up the entire wiring harness 'point A to point B' connection importance. Vibration works against these connections as well as taking apart and reassembling them again, time after time, that also takes it's toll. Blessings, and stay safe, sir!
have a question on the brake light on a 13 model. can it be replaced 1 to 1 with out a compensator.? i found the the base of the light bulb was a little burnt, making the brake light not work after a long stop.
its not the turn signal bulbs its the dual rear and brake light. the brake light gets hot and it causes the lead that it uses to burn a little making for an open circuit that turns on the red dash warning light. So i just was wondering if there is a direct swap from the reg bulbs to LED @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
Tks, Doc! Yesterday, my ground terminal of Heritage FLST , was presenting this draw problem! I will , change the bolt and nut! I'm a newbie on HD, and learning much, with your videos! Congratulations!Best regards, from Brazil!
Love the glossary clarifications for “terminal” and “draw”. Might should’ve indicated something about “loose female connector” as well. My mind was racing. 😂
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A little over the Top but very appropriated…Doc
As always very helpful. Thanks and stay safe Doc.
I worked with electronics for 20 years and never thought of testing connectors this way. We always just replaced the whole thing. Brilliant! Great series!
Thank you….Doc
SOME vibration???
More outstanding knowledge SHARED!!
Gone are the old harley days with a ring terminal and machine screw .
So true…..Doc
My tomorrow project is tracing down some electrical gremlins and day before you post this video. Coincidence? Fate? Did we connect through the stars? I don't know, but your tips will make tomorrows troubleshooting a heck of allot easier! Thanks Doc!
I wish you well on your dark adventure…Doc
I need to test mine and typed it in browser and I was so relieved when you popped up !
Thanks Doc!
Great technical informatoon as always Doc. FTR: Large commercial aircraft had crashed with total loss of life, because a terminal on a wire was not crimped properly. Attitude indicator if I recall correctly.
Seriously underated topic. Good call Doc (retired aerospace engineer here)
Thanks for your post. I am honored a person with your credentials stopped by….Doc
That was a very interesting video Doc.
Lots of connections to deal with. Thanks for all ur great videos. And Thanks for always answering me back with my questions..
Dielectric grease in these connections is also your friend. Helps reduce naturally occurring corrosion, and assists in conductivity
Great additional Tech Tip….Doc
Thanks Doc Harley for the great information about wiring, plugs and fuses. I'll keep my eye on them.
More you text or remove these electric parts the losses they become. Yes if you have a problem do the test, no problems just keep riding.
Some vibration? lol
You missed your calling Doc, you would have made a great electrician. Informative video, well done lad!
Oh no! Me and “Trons” don’t see eye to eye….Doc
Another great Tech tip-thanks Doc👍🏻
thanks Doc as a GM A S E Master Mechanic for 25 years I would find loose pin connections,burnt connections smashed connections and pushed back pins that was a intermittent problem like a loose terminal it was great when they were found sometimes by just checking the suspected circuit wiggle test or good luck.
Intermittent issues burn up a lot of time and brain cells…..Doc
wow ! loose main fuse connection !!! bet that was a trick to find or figure out .... as always .... thanks for the tip Doc .... keep those Vids coming ... we love em
Thanks for watching!…..Doc
Hey Doc,
Just purchased a led Tach/Odometer combo.
Upon following installation instructions
I am getting a V error, seems the part was assigned to another bike, then returned to Harley online store, any ides of how to clear the error message??
Thanks
Phil
Please contact HD on line. The Factory has the ability to reset the unit…..Doc
Hi Doc! I love Harley electronics! My Brand new Ultra killed a regulator in 3 years! Then 5 months ago it killed the stator and 2 weeks ago after 7 years it killed another regulator! Fun times!
That’s some unexpected grounding news….Doc
Check those battery terminals for tightness! More cars fail to hold a charge or start people's cars because of worn out or corroded battery terminals. Motorcycle terminals come lose too just from vibration!
Thanks for sharing your tech tip….Doc
Thanks once againxx R2-D2
If it aint tight, it aint right! 😎
Love it! Should be on a T-shirt…..Doc
Doc, you made a comment about the security system before you pulled the main fuse. Can you point to a video or documents on that?
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Doc, thanks for this posting. It is a deep subject but really helps the consumer better understand the electrical connections that make up the entire wiring harness 'point A to point B' connection importance. Vibration works against these connections as well as taking apart and reassembling them again, time after time, that also takes it's toll. Blessings, and stay safe, sir!
Thank you for adding your insight…Doc
Your information is well presented. Thanks
Thank you….Doc
As usual, very informative video
Thanks for watching….Doc
Hey Doc any suggestions for reaching out for a 2004 custom Road King service manual? Possibly any download option
There is a group on Facebook you could ask to join. PDF Harley group who share…Doc
As always thank you!!!!
thought it was pin "DRAG" test
From your work bench I could see that…Doc
have a question on the brake light on a 13 model. can it be replaced 1 to 1 with out a compensator.? i found the the base of the light bulb was a little burnt, making the brake light not work after a long stop.
I believe I have a video in the past on replacing turn signal bulbs….Doc
its not the turn signal bulbs its the dual rear and brake light. the brake light gets hot and it causes the lead that it uses to burn a little making for an open circuit that turns on the red dash warning light. So i just was wondering if there is a direct swap from the reg bulbs to LED
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
i always learn from you thank you.!
I appreciate the positive feedback….Doc
Thank you Doc. How about some more ideas for winter projects. Have a trike and a softail. Looking to maybe rehab an old road king. Great Video.
Good video Doc, very useful.
Glad you think so…..Doc
more great help, thank you
You're welcome….Doc
Doc, good info to know, but shouldn't the tender be connected to the battery?
I would think so but HD has it going through the Main Fuse. Take the Main Fuse out for winter storage and the tender is inop….Doc
Great information
Glad you think so…..Doc
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Tks, Doc! Yesterday, my ground terminal of Heritage FLST , was presenting this draw problem! I will , change the bolt and nut! I'm a newbie on HD, and learning much, with your videos! Congratulations!Best regards, from Brazil!
Glad it helped and thanks for watching and the positive feedback….Doc
Great video😊
Thank you 😁….Doc
Thank You Doc!
Love the glossary clarifications for “terminal” and “draw”. Might should’ve indicated something about “loose female connector” as well. My mind was racing. 😂
😆…..Doc
God bless you and always you are very helpfull, i m gonna say it again "Thanks for your time".
So nice of you…Doc
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Big thumbs up for the channel...
Big thanks….Doc
The Docster is the best, never boring. Thanx.
I appreciate your support….Doc
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