| 12 V itty bitty battery |
I have been pondering going back to 6V or changing the generator to higher output |
12V battery |
Does anyone know where i can get a tall 12 volt battery |
12v conversion- alternator or generator |
I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the alternator conversion kit. |
12v dual points |
Can I use my stock 12v points coil, for the 2 sets of points or do I try to hook up two single lead12v coils?3 |
12volt=hotter spark? |
Would a 12 volt generator give a hotter spark if you retain the original coil...or would it just fry it! |
1950 EL wiring |
I am in need of basic wiring diagram for a 1950 EL (now FL) |
1957 Panhead timing question |
When the mark is lined up on the flywheel, should the spark be fully advanced or retarded? |
1959 charging system |
Is it necessary to polarize the generator when a solid state voltage regulator is installed |
1964 spotlight switch |
What was the original color of the indicator lens suppose to be for 1964 |
20 years old plugs gone bad |
Plugs turned black |
3 brush to 2 brush generator conversion |
Anybody done a conversion on generator to switch from 3 brush to a 2 brush to boost output |
32E 6v 2 brush conversion |
Is there one available that will fit where the original one does? Maybe one that looks factory? |
32E generator |
Will it hurt to run it without the third brush until the new one arrives |
6 volt and 12 volt combination |
I want to run a 12 volt security system on a 6 volt bike |
6 volt battery |
I would like to replace my 6 volt battery with a dry cell |
6 volt replacement battery |
I was wondering if anyone has tried a sealed battery as a replacement |
6 volt sealed battery |
Does anyone know if I could get a sealed 6 volt battery that will fit inside the oil tank |
6 volt to 12 volt conversion |
Are there any benefits to upgrading my 1963 Pan? |
6 vs. 12 volt |
I am wondering if it is worth messing with |
6V - 12V |
After about 4hrs of riding battery goes dead |
6V charging question |
Over the last few months my GEN dash light has been flickering on |
6V coil rating |
hat is the correct ohm rating for a 6v points ignition coil |
6v to 12v |
Just went from 6 to 12 with a rebuilt 65a gen. low voltage solid state reg |
Accel super coil with quick start 2000 ignition |
Thinking of using accel super coil ,i have a quick start 2000 ignition that calls for a 3ohm coil |
Advice needed for electrical problems! |
After giving her a good bath I went to start her and she was not happy. |
Alt. Generator replacement |
Anyone seen or have experience with the alternator that runs in place of the generator or does someone have recommendations on a fairly bulletproof ge |
Another question re 6V to 12V |
Are the bolt patterns for the mounts the same |
Auto advance timing |
Can I use a timing light and at what RPM should it be when setting the timing? |
Battery - 6 volt dry type recommendation |
Are there 6 volt dry type batteries that will fit inside a 64 FL oil tank |
Battery elimination |
Does anybody here know someone that has actually done that? |
Battery too big for 1954 generator |
I have been told that the old generator is not cranking out enough to deal with charging up that big battery AND run the headlight, |
Best Electronic ignition coversion |
Anyone tried the Quickstart 2000? |
Brake Lamp |
My brake lamp on my 59 pan will not light |
Charging problem |
I have a 12V generator on my Pan. It suddenly stopped charging. |
Charging system analysis |
Is there an easy simple way to test the voltage regulator |
Charging Woes |
I seem to have a continuing problem in the charging system on my 51 FL with 32E generator 6 volt system |
Cheap voltage regulator |
I finally licked the overpriced-aftermarket-voltage regulator blues. |
Circuit breaker question |
Has anyone ever found the need to retard the breaker to the full retard position for any reason |
Circuit Breaker Slop |
Some side-to-side play may be a seating problem associated with a weak spring. |
Coil (3 or 5 ohms?) |
I am running a mallory unilite. 3 better with this dist. or 5 ohm? |
Coil hookup question |
Which terminal is positive, top or bottom and which plug wire goes to which cylinder |
Coil problem |
I believe that the coil is not producing. Is there a way to test it? |
Coil question |
When the two terminals on a coil are marked + and - does the hot wire from the battery go to the + and the wire from the circuit breaker (points) to t |
Coil surgery needed |
The wire broke off flush with the top of the hole ...ugh. Is surgery possible |
Converting the Harley Davidson Model 32E generator |
Converting the Harley Davidson Model 32E generator 6-Volt 3-brush to a 2-brush, 12-Volt |
Cycle Electric |
Can anyone direct me to their website or some location where I can get a diagram? |
Cycle electric generator wiring |
As I revved the engine the light got brighter, and I think burned out. What am I doing wrong |
Cycle Electric Low output Generator |
Will the new style Cycle Electric low-ouput generator adequately charge a 7 Amp, 12 Volt battery. |
Dash wiring |
Ran into something I am not sure about |
Delco Remy #16 Horn Adjustments |
Does anyone know a fool-proof way to adjust a springer horn after completely tearing it apart? |
Delco-remy starter parts |
I like to find a source of parts |
Diaphragm horn overhaul procedure |
Diaphragm horn overhaul procedure |
Dim headlight |
When my 56 is at idle the headlight is not very bright. |
Distributor hold-downs |
Can I get the 1966 - 1969 distributor and the hold-down that goes with it, and just bolt it in? |
Distributor lobes |
Problem is my lobe timing mark is nowhere near where the cam follower is sitting on the lobe. |
Distributor setup |
Maybe a stupid question but where do i point it ??? |
Distributor: simple question |
How do I get my dist back in the right spot now? |
Distributor: trouble removing |
I am only able to get the distributor approx 1 inch up before it get stuck |
Dual points distributor |
Did these give a single fire ignition |
Dual points VS single point |
I have a dual points set up and was told a single point setup will make the motor run more efficient. |
Dual vs. single point pan distributor |
Can you hook the leads together and run with a standard single points coil? |
Dual-point distributor 6v or 12v? |
Was the dual-point distributor a 6v, or 12v application? |
Dyna ignition booster |
I was thinking of one to add to my points |
Dyna ignition in a Pan distributor |
Will a Dyna ignition fit in a Pan distributor |
Early model coil |
Is there anyone out there that sells "Early Model" coils in 12 volt configuration |
Ebeyond2000 ignition |
I would like to know what the pick up is |
Electric Frank generator test procedure |
Can any of you guys give me the proper procedure for testing two brush six volt generator output |
Electric start |
I’d like to know if any of us have got one/seen one/ thought about it and followed it up/or know anybody who has put one onto a 4 speed Pan? |
Electrical gremlin |
Seems to drain the power down when you turn on the ignition |
Electrical issues |
Other than tearing apart and tracing wires, what can or should I do? |
Electrical nightmare |
Any insight |
Electrical problems |
The lights all worked until last year when the headlight bulb burnt out. |
Electrical problems, still |
I still get a heavy battery drain when I turn on the ignition switch |
Electrical Question |
I thought according to the wiring diagram there is supposed to be two terminals. |
Electrical terminal strip |
Does anybody have a photo or drawing of the installation |
Electrical troubleshooting request |
A shorting wire within the dash or within the headlight circuit |
Electronic ignition |
I have 1955 FL and want to change the points to electronic. |
Erratic Idle |
Would start right up..but would rough idle at a stop light |
Even more electrical problems! |
My repop pan will not put out enough juice to keep the battery charged! |
Flashing the Field w/magneto-no battery? |
Flashing the Field w/magneto-no battery? |
Fouling plugs |
I cannot seem to get anymore than about 50 miles out of it before the plugs foul |
Generator & foot clutch |
Has anyone installed one with a stock foot clutch rocker? |
Generator (2) |
At night the voltage goes down. |
Generator - regulator |
What I should check other than potential wire connection issues |
Generator and regulator troubleshooting |
If you need to test your generator |
Generator confusion: here we go again |
This is a continuation of never ending generator confusion |
Generator Model 58 |
I need some help with the electrical system on my 60 FL. |
Generator overcharging |
On a highway run it will fry the battery real quick |
Generator paper shims |
Does anyone know a source for the paper shims used on the older setups, for setting the generator to idler gear clearance? |
Generator polarity |
I need to check/reverse the polarity of my generator. |
Generator problems |
Can anyone offer electrical advice |
Generator question |
Why cant a generator equipped bike use its generator as an electric starter? |
Generator question: burning up gens |
Burning up gens |
Generator question: from regulator to battery 7.4 volts |
From regulator to battery 7.4 volts and good amps |
Generator question: generator light very dimly |
The gen light stays on, although very dimly, until I reached highway speed |
Generator test/horn short |
What is the easiest (read:simple) way to test |
Generator whine |
My 32E is whining like a spoiled brat |
Generator will not polarize...WHY |
Tried to polarize, after replacing battery, and no spark |
Generator wire shorted |
The generator wire was melted to the rear cylinder fin |
Generator wiring |
Which post does the short jumper wire connect to and which field coil |
Generator/regulator |
I was having problems with the charging system |
Generator/regulator wiring |
Can someone help me with the wiring of a two brush generator to a bosch regualtor |
Generator: from stock 6 volt to a 12 volt |
I am looking at going from the stock 6 volt to a 12 volt system on my 51 FL |
Generator: where to get new or rebuilt |
I am torn between going 12volt or replacing the 6 volt |
Going electronic |
Any thoughts about going electronic |
Handle bar wiring |
Can anybody tell me how I can fit the wiring for the dip switch through the handle bar |
Has anyone seen a distributor like this one |
There are no marks to line up not on the base plate or the top of the cam |
Headlamp modulator scheme |
Have you got a stashed away anywhere? |
Headlight |
How many of you are riding with a 5 3/4" sealed beam headlight? |
Here is a strange one |
With every cylinder fire a good strong beep from the horn! |
Hitachi generators |
Anybody ever run a late Sporty Hitachi generator on their Pan? |
Horseshoe oil tank & battery box |
Anyone have a 12 volt sealed battery cat number that fits this box |
How many degrees of dwell |
Need to know how many degrees of dwell a single points manual advance breaker has |
How to polarize generator |
Can someone tell me how and if i need to polarize a generator |
I cannot seem to get it to fire up |
My gut says I do not have something correct with the timing. |
Ignition |
Is there an automotive application for the points used in a Pan |
Ignition switch |
Is there a way to modify the switch to make more than one terminal "hot" in both positions? |
Ignition switch on/off and? |
Is there something I can do to the switch to remedy it? |
Ignition switch started messing up |
The ignition switch started messing up |
Ignition timing? |
I am here at work and I think descovered two problems |
Ignition/ exhaust question |
Can someone tell me the correct point gap? |
Joe Hunt magneto |
Could anyone tell me if a Joe Hunt mag for a 74" would be compatible for a 1948 61" |
Key switch problem |
Almost every time when i turn my key on to kick, the engine pops |
Later model 12V generator on a 61 FLH? |
Does anyone know if a later model 12 V generator (like from a 65 or 66 big twin) will bolt right up to a 61 FLH? |
LED taillight/signal bulbs |
Has anybody ever yet tried LED bulbs for the taillight, or turn signals? |
Low charge to the battery from the 6-volt system |
Only prob I am having is a low charge to the battery from the 6-volt system. |
Magneto |
Just thought I could post this link |
Magneto for 57 FLH |
Does anyone have an opinion, good or bad, about putting a magneto into a 57 FLH? |
Magneto install? |
Has anybody installed one? |
Magnets in L.A. |
I ordered some curved neodymium magnets to see if I could put them in my generator |
Mallory , Unilite Distributor |
I just put in my Mallory electronic ignition distributor the other day and I can not believe the diff. in starting and running at any speed |
Mallory distributor roll pin |
Anyone know where I could find an OEM Dist. drive gear pin |
Mallory Distributors |
Any thoughts about going electronic. |
Mallory unilite |
I have purchased a mallory unilite distributor and am still having some minor problems. |
Mallory Unilite "distributor" |
Just finished installing a Mallory electronic ignition setup in my 63 and have a couple of questions |
Mini alternator |
Has anyone tried or had any experience with the mini alternator that V-twin puts out? |
MSD for Panhead |
MSD makes an ignition unit for pans |
Needle in a haystack |
For three years (59-61) H-D put a green neutral light lens in the dash. |
New ballast resistor trick |
I found a way to use a 1.2 ohm coil... with points |
New Quick Start 2000 ignition |
I have a new Quick Start 2000 ignition I am going to install next weekend. Any pointers? |
Not Charging? |
I guess it is not charging or the regulater (solid state) is not working. |
Oil in generator |
I am getting mucho oil into the generator. |
Oiling up one plug |
The bike starts ok but constantly misfires |
Original Coil |
Is it possible to fix/restore an original coil? |
Overcharging 32E generator |
My 6 volt 32E has been putting out 9 to 12 volts. |
Pan auto advance points? |
Can anyone explain to this dumb Scot how auto advance works? |
Pan spark issue |
When I kick it, all looks right, but no fire. |
Panhead 6 Volt & 12 Volt Electrical Systems |
Is the Panhead original 6 Volt Electrical System regarded as sufficent to the Panhead enthusiast |
Panhead distributor |
I am searching for a distributor body for the electronics and wondering which one is correct for my engine. |
Partial LED running light burnout |
My last two LED running lights have had almost half of the twelve tiny |
Passing light indicator lamp |
I have not been able to find the correct part number & identify the correct color lens that would fit into this hole on the right side of my headlight |
Plug reading |
They are partially covered with black, shiny, baked on carbon |
Points cam lobes |
Why is one lobe on the points cam in the circuit breaker larger than the other |
Points gap |
Was it .018 or .022 for a 12 volt breaker? |
Points ignition? |
Hey guys, I am looking for some advice on what type of ignition to change to? |
Polarize regulator or generator? |
What do I need to polarize the gen or the reg |
Polarizing |
Can you go from the battery to the generator |
Polarizing generator |
If you are wondering if you have to polarize the generator with a electronic voltage regulator |
Question about 6 volt generators |
Do six volt generators work the same way as 12 volt generators? |
Quick question re sparkplugs |
What are your recommendations re sparkplugs? |
Regulator problems |
Every week the acid level is down close to the plates and I have to add around 3oz of distilled water |
Reliable 6 volt battery |
Has anyone found a 6 volt battery |
Replace points with electronic ignition |
Any advice on brands |
Retard ignition |
I need to know if anyone has pics of how they retard there bikes |
Routing for positive cable on 1965 FL |
What is the correct routing for positive cable my 1965 |
Science of the spark |
How big of a spark does it take to fire the pan |
Sealed Battery |
I ordered one of the sealed 18amp/hr units that are found on EBay |
Setting points and timing |
Is there a step by step description of how to do this anywhere |
Setting timing on 1952 pan |
What is the trick here. |
Single fire ignition |
Does anybody make a single fire electronic ignition conversion for an automatic advance Panhead distributor? |
Spark advance |
Should the timing be retarded and then start to advance as you rev it up - or should it be advanced at idle |
Spark mod |
Came across a new product called Direct Hits. |
Spark plug reach |
How far should the plug reach into the cylinder |
Spark plug wire core burnout |
Any suggestions on what might be causing it to burn out the core wire on the end of the spark plug wires while attached to the coil |
Spark plugs for Panheads |
Overview of spark plugs |
Spark plugs for STD heads |
I would appreciate any info on a “hotter” version of the 5R6A or RN12YC |
Spark plugs for STD heads? |
What long reach plug are you using for STD heads? |
Spark plugs fouling |
Can increasing the gap hurt anything |
Sparking Panheads |
What year did Harley switch over from 6v to 12v electrics? |
Swap 1955 circuit breaker for 1965 circuit breaker |
Can I take a 1965 pan distributor and put it into my 1955 pan |
Switch: electrical problems |
Some wires just taped of and nothing realy following the manual |
System not charging |
The bike discharges as it runs till the battery drains and engine stops |
Timer control wire routing? |
What is proper routing? |
Timing 1951 FL |
I just finished timing my 51FL with the single breaker point set-up |
Timing a 1953 Pan |
I am wondering if I am even doing it right |
Timing dual point |
How would you go about timing a dual point breaker on a pan Flywheel that only has the one timing mark? |
Timing for another beer? |
My bike runs great out of the hole and has good passing power but it pings like crazy if lugged at all |
Timing question |
The Service Manual says to watch the front push rod the see when the front intake valve closes. Is the push rod going down when this happens? |
Timing: the easiest way |
What is the easiest way to get the timing close to right with and engine not running |
Timing? A Pan? |
Pan head was running poorly, loss of power and hard starting. |
Tool battery |
Has anyone tried a tool battery |
Trouble with battery eliminator |
Does a bike HAVE to have a magneto to use this thing or will it work with a plain old genny and regulator? |
Volt Tech generator |
Just ordered a new 12v generator with end mounted regulator |
Volt Tech replica generators |
Has anyone had any experience with these ? |
Voltage regulator |
I need a new 6V voltage regulator...any suggestions on kind and where to get |
VW generator |
So please, someone point me in the right direction. |
Which plug wire for inductive timing |
I need to know which plug wire, to clamp the inductive timing lights wire on to |
Whine from generator |
I have got a rather loud whine coming from the generator |
Wire ga. size? |
I do not know what gage wire to use for the ignition system, charging system or lights |
Wiring a 1946 WL |
The scant directions that came with the regulator are in German |
Wiring harness questions |
The wiring harness desperately needs replacing, and I am wondering which type to select |
Yet another timing question |
Question - has anyone seen a flywheel with the parallel marks? |
