Engine start and battery charging system of motorcycle Harley V-Rod VRSCA (2002-2006)

Alternator — removal and installation
General The alternator is located behind the alternator cover, on the lower left side of the engine. The alternator cover is secured with 14 fasteners. The derby cover is located on the alternator cover, secured with two fasteners. Note. For...

Voltage regulator — removal and installation
General The voltage regulator is mounted between the front frame downtubes, directly above the radiator. Note. The voltage regulator cannot be repaired. Replace the unit if it fails. Removal 1. Unlock and open seat. 2. Remove the airbox assembly....

Accumulator battery — general info
See Figure 8-17. All Harley-Davidson batteries are permanently sealed, maintenance-free, lead/calcium and sulfuric acid batteries. The batteries are shipped pre-charged and ready to be put into service. Do NOT attempt to open these batteries for any...

Accumulator battery voltmeter testing
See Table 8-6. The voltmeter test provides a general indicator of battery condition. Check the voltage of the battery to verify that it is in a 100% fully charged condition. If the open circuit (disconnected) voltage reading is below 12.6V, charge...

Accumulator battery disconnection and removal
1. Unlock and open seat. 2. Remove airbox assembly. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter. Figure 8-19. Airbox removed, injector intakes protected Caution! Cover the injector intakes with duct tape to prevent con-tarn inates/objects from falling down the...

Accumulator battery charging
Safety precautions Never charge a battery without first reviewing the instructions for the charger being used. In addition to the manufacturer's instructions, follow these general safety precautions: Always wear proper eye, face and hand protection....

Accumulator battery installation and connection
1. Slide the fully charged battery on its side into the battery tray, terminal side up, negative (-) battery terminal toward the left side of the motorcycle. 2. Secure the battery to the tray with the battery strap. Slide the strap clips onto the...

Accumulator battery storage
Warning! Always store the battery out of the reach of children. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or serious injury. Caution! Do not allow the battery to completely discharge power. The electrolyte in a discharged battery will...

Battery cables replacement
General Replacement of the negative battery cable will be described here. The positive battery cable is an integral part of the main wiring harness. Negative cable replacement 1. Unlock and open seat. 2. Remove airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox and air...

Electric starter specifications
Table 5-1. Starter performance STARTERFree speed9200 rpm (min)Free current32 AmpCranking current180 Amp Torque values ITEMTORQUEStarter mounting bolts6-10 Nm53-88 in·lbsSolenoid cable terminal ring6-10 Nm53-88 in·lbsSolenoid bracket hex-nuts6-10...

Electric starter system — general info
General The electric starter system is made up of the starter relay, starter solenoid, and starter motor. The starter drive gear engages a geared limiter assembly which engages a starter ring gear whose hub rotates inside a ball clutch on the rotor...

Starter relay — removal and installation
Removal Note. Before removing the relay, perform diagnostics listed in the VRSCA Electrical Diagnostic Manual. The starter relay is located beneath the airbox cover in the fuse block. 1. Remove right side cover. 2. See Figure 5-4. Locate and remove...

Starter — removal and installation
Removal Note. Before removing the starter, perform diagnostics listed in the VRSCA Electrical Diagnostic Manual. 1. Remove right side cover. 2. See Figure 5-4. Remove maxi-fuse. 3. Unlatch and open seat. 4. Remove the airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox...

Starter solenoid — removal and installation
General The starter solenoid is a switch that is designed to open and close the circuit to the electric starter motor. Removal 1. Remove right side cover. Caution! The radiator fans are thermostatically controlled and will run will the ignition...