Info on Throttle cable/Battery

[MarkD]

Hey- Quick note. My 1979F was revving when turning to the right. Turns out, throttle cable was adjusted to tightly at the handgrip adjustment. I loosened it most of the way at that section, and adjusted it with the 'wheel' at the carbs. Problem solved. Same day: was starting the bike, and all went dead, even the panel cluster of lights. It intermittently would come on, then dim. Got the electrics acting normally when ignition was on, hit starter button, and everything went off totally. Battery metered at 12.34 volts, and 11.78v. when ignition was turned on. Turns out, battery was compromised and shot. Ordered a new one immediately. This info is put out there to help anyone who might have same issues. Love this forum. Safe riding, all!

[DEEBS11]

My friend and I rode our Harleys from CT to Maryland about 20 years ago. We checked in at the campground and when we went to the bikes, his was totally dead. It had been running about 5 minutes ago and now was dead. The battery shorted internally. I rode to Sears (remember them?) and brought him back a new battery and he was fine for years to come. It does happen sometimes.

A battery can show voltage but have no ampereage.

[MarkD]

True Deebs, sometimes you can 'baby' a battery, and it still doesn't last over 3 years. Oh well, I'll be on the road soon.