Harley Shovelhead Charging system

trouble shoot and check a Shovelhead charging system

[@enemigo2482]

This is the best instructional video I’ve seen it is simple to follow not a whole lot of unnecessary talking straight to the point FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! Thank U thank U thank U

[@equinociodeverao8155]

Nice job, Sir! I appreciate your time and your attention! Tks from Brazil.

[@ronkatz7159]

You make this real easy to follow. Thanks for taking the time.

[@ironearl69]

Nice to see you covering the older generator shovels too. When installing a Cycle Electric generator (DGV-5000) with the built in electronic voltage regulator, what wires are not needed anymore from a stock wiring harness? I am referring to some of the wires that previously went to the old mechanical regulator.

[@jaybourbon8608]

Really need some help here. Been in all the forums getting conflicting replies. 83 FXSB 1340 brand new regulator putting out 14.58 fully revved. Is that gonna cook my agm battery? Guy's saying 14.4 should be the max. The old lead acid batteries can handle the higher voltage but the agm batteries will cook over 14.5? Thank you in advance

[@davebrunson125]

AGMs are tougher than you think and you rarely run wide open for any length of time. AGMs charge at 14.4-15 volts during cycle charging (normal charging as we know it. Fast then the regulator kicks in) 13.5-13.8 Float charging which is an intermittent charging more like battery tender. Lead acid is more forgiving to over charging, but unless you have a bad regulator you're ok with the higher voltage. Check the voltage at 2500 and fully charged also allow time to charge from starting load. Crank it ride around come back and check it

[@jaybourbon8608]

@@davebrunson125 Thank you for response. Free guys in the forums putting out misinformation saying my regulator was bad for charging over 14.4 so I was trying to get some facts here. Much appreciated.