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Old 04-05-2012 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
I'm glad I dont have these gauges on my bike, more to fret about, LOL. I'd be a paranoid freak if I had oil pressure, voltage, etc.

I hear ya. I should ride my superglide custom more often...I've had far less problems with it.
 
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Old 04-05-2012 | 05:42 PM
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I have a 2012 SG and it jumps around a bit. It seems like it corresponds with the engine RPMs. I'm pretty sure thats normal....correct?
 
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Old 04-05-2012 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TennesseeEG
Mike,

No wiring mods to the bike. I will check the regulator mounting and check other connections also. I might borrow an oscilloscope from work and look for an AC component riding on the DC from the regulator...the most I should see is pulsating DC ( I'm not sure how well the regulator filters the rectified AC from the stator).

Thanks for the suggestions.

John
you can just use your fluke set at VAC- you may see 3 VAC or so.

if so, I don't think that is a problem as the current is infinitesimal

Mike
 
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Old 04-05-2012 | 06:09 PM
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I got a pound saying it's the regulator.
 
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Old 04-05-2012 | 10:34 PM
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Hard that crap before. Famous last words.
 
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