result in death or serious injury. (00316a)
6. Test tail lamp operation.
1. Lens
2. Base
3. 4 pin multilock connector
4. Bulb socket
Tail Lamp Assembly
Alternator/Voltage Regulator
Charging Rate
The alternator output is controlled and changed to direct current by the voltage regulator.
The voltage regulator increases charging rate when battery is low or lamps are lit.
The voltage regulator decreases charging rate when battery charge is up.
It is possible to overload your vehicle's charging system
by adding too many electrical accessories. If the combined
electrical accessories operating at any one time consume
more electrical current than the vehicle's charging system
can produce, the electrical consumption can discharge the
battery and cause damage to the vehicle's electrical
system. See an authorized Harley Davidson dealer for
advice about the amount of current consumed by
additional electrical accessories or for necessary wiring
changes. (00211c)
A battery voltage LED in the instruments will light up when voltage is either too low or too high.
NOTES:
This unit requires no interval attention. If any electrical system trouble is experienced that
might be traceable to the alternator or voltage regulator, the motorcycle should be taken to a
Harley Davidson dealer who has the necessary electrical testing equipment to give the
required attention.
For model specific information regarding the voltage regulator, refer to the appropriate
Service Manual or see a Harley Davidson dealer.
