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clegg

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Can I be over-loading my electrical syatem?
« on: March 30, 2009, 01:16:24 PM »

My 2000 SERG has the usuall stuff on it. An mp3 player is about the only electrical item other than the Power Commander. One item I recieved for Christmas was a set of 100/90 watt bulbs for my bike. Is it possible or likely that these bulbs in conjunction with the Hog Tunes speakers pumping out the tunes and the cruise control engaged etc are overloading my charging system? I ask because my Power Commander recently crapped out, and when it did my main circuit breaker popped as well.
     I am just curious as to what the possibilities are that these headlights somehow overloaded the system and took out the PC. I personaly do not think it is very likely, just a coincidance that I finally instelled the lights and my PC went tits up. I will be very put out if I install my new PC and it goes pop after 100 miles...
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Re: Can I be over-loading my electrical syatem?
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2009, 07:11:12 PM »

In regards to the circuit breaker, have you had the recall taken care of? 

I would imagine it was done but thought it worth asking.

I added everything I could to my SEUC, including the 100 watt fogs and the HID light and I haven't blown anything with the heated seat, grips and cruise going.

Here's the recall info:
 
 
Safety Ratings  Defects & Recalls  Safe Driving Information  Resources 
 Make: HARLEY DAVIDSON  Model: FLTRSEI
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 17, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V134000  PE03055
NHTSA Action Number: PE03055 
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 81496
Summary:
 ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE. 
Consequence:
 THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. 
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Notes:
 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0113. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 
 
 
 http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm
 

 
         

 
 
 
 
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Re: Can I be over-loading my electrical syatem?
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2009, 11:27:08 PM »

My 2000 SERG has the usuall stuff on it. An mp3 player is about the only electrical item other than the Power Commander. One item I recieved for Christmas was a set of 100/90 watt bulbs for my bike. Is it possible or likely that these bulbs in conjunction with the Hog Tunes speakers pumping out the tunes and the cruise control engaged etc are overloading my charging system? I ask because my Power Commander recently crapped out, and when it did my main circuit breaker popped as well.
     I am just curious as to what the possibilities are that these headlights somehow overloaded the system and took out the PC. I personaly do not think it is very likely, just a coincidance that I finally instelled the lights and my PC went tits up. I will be very put out if I install my new PC and it goes pop after 100 miles...

Nah - you'll just melt the headlight housing or wires.
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