This is a cross post from TR, so I apologize if others have seen it.
I've been having battery issues with my '03 America for some time, and just wrote it off as a dying battery. I recently purchased a new one, charged it, and went for a spin. After coming home, I put it on a battery tender and was surprised to see it was less than 80% charged (not sure how much less, as that is the tender benchmark).
Today I put it on a multimeter: 12.5 when off. 11.9 while keyed. 11.5 starting. 13.8 at idle. 12.4 when revved. Those numbers seemed odd, so I kept it running and took it off the battery to check the leads. As soon as it was disconnected, it died. Isn't it supposed to run without a battery?
I removed the fuse box, and all fuses seemed intact except one, which looks like it has a heated grip picture next to it. I don't have heated grips, so that shouldn't be it.
I don't know much about bikes or electricity. Does anyone have a suggestion? I drove it for about 25 miles yesterday, but I guess it was just running on the battery.
Any help, tips, or suggestions is greatly appreciated.
UPDATE: I have also checked the Regulator/Rectifier connector and it looks to be in good shape.
Last edited by Martlet; 11/14/2010 8:33 PM.
