on my ride home yesterday i notuced that the volt meter was reading a little low than normal. sure enough as soon as i pulled down the driveway the bike shut down. would not restart or even attempt to crank over. the battery was completely dead. once i charged up the battery it started fine but the voltage reading is basically 0 what do i look for and what and how do i check the charging system. it's a 1998 ultra classic 1340 efi or do i assume it is just the alternator and get it replaced. could it be the voltage regulator? i am on a new ride again after 23 years in a cage and now that it's down (i've only had it 1 1/2 months) i feel like my world has fallen in on me.

 

I would look at the voltage regulator and I know that there is a easy way to test,however you need the shop manual for the info and the pigtail harness end too along with multimeter! Good Luck !

 

welcome from north carolina, i vote for the voltage regulator as well, post in the tech area for some more help.

 

Elc stuff is a bitty to find sometimes..
just start with the basics and move up...
start with battery, then cables, ( U'd be supprised how many time the cables bolts are loose... Mine was once causing a miss)!!!!!....

Welcome to the Forum and safe riding.
From Indiana

 

Welcome from Eastern Kentucky.

 

Hello and welcome to HDF from NorCal...

 

thanks everyone it sure does help to have a forum like this

 

Welcome to the forum & congrats on the new Bike. Have fun here,Ride safe
Always Ride like everyone is trying to KILL you. Why? because they are...

 

Welcome aboard from New York.

 

Welcome to the forum from Virginia.