Very accurate how-to description, including letting the contact cleaner act and dry (and not being used as lubricant to stick the fuse in immediately after application). With this treatment that fuse box will give no problem for years to come. Note: I am surprised there appears to be no fuse cover on the box.
Thanks Doc very informative, here i am an electrician and never thought of doing this to my Harley. Keep the videos coming we all enjoy learning something new.
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Im confused... I thought dialectic grease was an insulator... as per your vid about putting it carefully on spark plug boots.... so why would i put it in a fuse hole? What am I missing?
Thanks, after owning a 2003 Road King for 10 years and totaling up 89,500 miles on it, I was getting concerned about this. The bike has been so dependable, I never knew where the fuses were!! Going to get right on it!
As a new member to the Harley family l would like to say thank you for this and all the other awesome informative Videos. Your bloody awesome doc. Cheers from Australia.
23 road glide 3500 miles fuse box fuses coated in white powder Never seen this on any of my other Harley's this could become a problem for someone for sure another awesome video from the Doctor 👍
You guys did a great video already on setting the clock, for those who need to reset. Thank you very much, Doc! I watch you from Montana and have learned a lot already! I ride a 2013 Dyna Switchback FLD that I got last year from a dealer here in Kalispell. I am going to need to install a sissy bar and would love to have your input on that. Thank you, sir!
Glad to hear of you're watching in from Montana! I would stick with H-D parts, you know those will fit well. The FLD is a one of a kind bike don't try to make something fit.
Pull all fuses, spray with electrical parts cleaner, spray with corrosion-X, then blow out with air. I live on the coast and deal with this on EVERYTHING!!
My 2012 road glide blinkers and what I came to find out my brake lights quit working (but still lit) out of the blue. After changing the blinker bulbs which didn’t work, and made sure my brake fuse wasn’t blown, I decided to pull each fuse and check them. Found the “accessory” fuse was blown. Changed it and all blinkers and brake lights now work.
It seems I've spent endless days chasing ghosts on '80s bikes, all the corroded bits and switches where you can't point to one specific issue, it's just the whole system stacking up all the little voltage drops into one big voltage drop. When I bought my new bike, when I was going through it, I soldered every terminal crimp that wasn't sealed inside a weatherproof connector, ie all the fuseblock terminals, relay terminals, battery cable lugs, etc. That was over two decades ago and I'm not seeing any major voltage drop issues on my bike. Time well invested I'd say.
ive been all over my harley and so far have never found a fuse box. i have 3 circuit breakers, a starter relay and ignition module and thats about it. 1994 fxsts manual doesnt show a fuse box in the wiring diagram either. must be a new thing:) my bike was made when they thought it was much more fun to burst into flames then pop a fuse. I love your vids. id like to see some more on older bike repairs. almost the only source there for me is delboys garage. which is great but i like to see different thoughts on certain repairs. please tell me youre not one of those harley shops like around here where they tell me my bike is OBSOLETE and i need to get a new one. I feel if i keep up on the maintenance and replace parts proactively then i do have a new bike just not with as many features. some of us like that there isnt a computer that makes the engine fire or gas flow. the repair i have to do next there is almost no videos on and that is the complete rebuild of the springer fork. only ROMA i have found.
Helo Doc! If I may, I would like to recommend LPS sprays (this is for aeronautical use), there are lubes, and cleaners as you mention. We. could say it’s a little more expensive ($22-28 usd in most pilot shops) but at the end our bike it’s our love and invest! Best regards from Mexico, your friend Paco.
Hi Doc ! I started looking for 15 amp fuses just for spares and I found the HD part number. In my manual it doesn't state if they are ATM or ATC. Online, one OEM fuse can cost $9.00. Of course at auto stores you can buy 5 fuses for $5. Do auto parts stores offer fuses that will work for Harleys or is this a dealer only thing ? I would really appreciate your thoughts
Do you recommend a fuze block addon for my 2021 FXBBS Street Bob? I have several items that say to have both a switched and constant power connection like a Denali SoundBomb horn, Kuryakyn MTX Speaker system, and I'd like to add another USB and possibly an LED lighting system to glitz it up a bit. I came across a solid state one called the PDM60 but don't know anything about cost and if this is overkill.
I wanna start by saying you guys are awesome quick question if I want to replace all the wiring for the lights of my sportster Harley Davidson 2003 XL 883 what or should I say where can I buy or can it be installed myself
There are a couple of companies on line that offer complete wire harnesses. NAMZ is one. The easiest is visiting your local dealer. Ask them to access your bikes parts list with wiring and order the parts you need. Many on line will suggest you build a harness yourself. Be very careful going down this path….Doc
Hi Doc, great vid, ty. One question, when you pull the main fuse and disconnect the battery... does it have any effect on the security system? Wondering if it needs to be reset, loses the PIN number or anything. Thanks.
Hello Doc Harley I have a 1995 Harley Davidson Electra glide Classic in great shape and good running order my question is would I be better off running straight oil weight say 50 weight vs 20/50 witch is what I have been doing for a very long time. I live in Seattle Washington our summers can get a little hot so I have been thinking about running the 50 straight weight just during the warm summer months only . I still run the 80 cubic inch motor thank you for your great videos and your information as well . Sleepless in Seattle I work the night shift.
Thank you brother!! Mine is a 2010. I ended up finding it. Weird thing is...When I parked the bike it was running like a pro... It has the stage 4 screamin eagle kit on it. Well I always keep it on a battery tender...and went to fire her up one day after sitting for a month...She is normally hard to turn because of the compression...but this time it was extremely slow..so I knew that battery was shot...she was about 3 years old.. I now have the new battery in....and its turning over rapidly...but getting no fuel... I dont hear the PRIME right when I turn the key to the RUN position. I dont think I heard it when the battery was low either...but I cant be sure .... I checked all the fuel pump fuses and they are good... Any other ideas?@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
I was wondering if its a good idea to somehow " waterproof " my Delphi ECM on my 2002 FLHTPI , to keep it from getting wet ? A Friend of mine had trouble with his 2000 ECM after his bike got soaked in a rainey day ride .
2000 Harley doesn't have Delphi injection but Magneti Marelli. How to avoid the problem you mentioned: remove MM injection, all of it, and put a carburator. Voila the problem is forever gone.
I have a 2001 electra glide classic and the speedometer quick working. What it was doing was jumping down 10 mph at a time then nothing tachometer working though
Hello DOC, my 2015 roadglide special won’t start as soon I turn the know to start Take me to enter pin, even with fob present and don’t get nothing , not even the infotainment comes on, and I can’t hear the fuel pump priming, any idea what could be?
Too many possibilities. I would first start with battery. Take it to your local dealer. They can follow several flow charts to narrow in on the cause....Doc
I have a 2007 screamin eagle road king. When I turn on the ignition switch no lights come on. No head light, no auxiliary lights and no tail light. You think it's the ignition switch? All fuse are good.
Would help knowing model and year. The cover on a Dyna...early had to be screw off, later models pull off.. Early touring fuse box lift from the bottom-up, late models pull straight out...Send him a Service Manual for Christmas...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2013 Switchback. He bought it used. When he tries to pull the cover off, the whole fusebox moves around. Almost like it's only being heald in place by the harness. From the picture he sent, it appears to have to clip on the bottom, but I'm not a hundred percent sure. Any opinions or help you can provide would be very much appreciated. John has ridden motorcycles his entire life. He's a disabled vet that lost most of one lung and and is progressively losing his eyesight. At this point, he's lost about 65%. This motorcycle is no more the physical transportation to him, as it once was. It has become a vital link to his independence. He can't see good enough to ride in traffic anymore, so he'll ride it around the block a little and put it back in the garage where he keeps it clean and polished. Some of you older farts realize how important it is to never give up.
The back of the service manual has wiring diagrams. Be careful when tapping into wires, you want the wire with the correct fuse strength to power what you're adding.
Why not just change the fuses out? They're really cheap. And this is something i do when the bike is brand new because it stops the problem before it even starts. After that its a yearly affair to do the same thing as in the video, except that i change to new fuses. Is this advisable?
Hi ive got 2011 fat bob. Today i went for ride after some 30 minutes of ride ive lost all power on the bike and then i couldnt start the bike.?but when i checked the battery terminals back one was lose do u think that was the problem or something else ? ive also checked and battery was getting charged at 14.1 amps? Thanks
Yes a loose terminal can play havoc with electronics on anything. Glad to hear it is charging. Sometimes a loose terminal at the battery can take out a regulator because of the inconsistency of voltage. Thanks ~ Doc
You have to turn the switch on to wait for the security system to go off before pulling. If you pull the fuse or disconnect the battery without that step, the alarm will go off.
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".. You don't want to get them all out.. And get Fused.. Ehm.. Confused!!" we love you Doc! Cheers from Italy!
Very accurate how-to description, including letting the contact cleaner act and dry (and not being used as lubricant to stick the fuse in immediately after application). With this treatment that fuse box will give no problem for years to come. Note: I am surprised there appears to be no fuse cover on the box.
Thanks Doc very informative, here i am an electrician and never thought of doing this to my Harley. Keep the videos coming we all enjoy learning something new.
Dielectric grease is another name for electrical contact lubricant. You can get it at most automotive stores. Thank you for the informative video!!
Great tip...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Im confused... I thought dialectic grease was an insulator... as per your vid about putting it carefully on spark plug boots.... so why would i put it in a fuse hole? What am I missing?
Thanks, after owning a 2003 Road King for 10 years and totaling up 89,500 miles on it, I was getting concerned about this. The bike has been so dependable, I never knew where the fuses were!! Going to get right on it!
As a new member to the Harley family l would like to say thank you for this and all the other awesome informative Videos. Your bloody awesome doc. Cheers from Australia.
Never gave it any thought before seeing this video, but it's on my next maintenance check list. Thanks
23 road glide 3500 miles fuse box fuses coated in white powder Never seen this on any of my other Harley's this could become a problem for someone for sure another awesome video from the Doctor 👍
Thank you….Doc
Doc Harley you the man I love your show you always have vary smart tips better than most shows keep up your good work.
Mr ; Doc im in vancouver i always watch your videos just thanks for the great help .
As always Doc Harley, some very good information. I like how you go over things. Always checking out your videos.
I appreciate that….Doc
Great video Doc (as usual)! Thank you 🇺🇸
Never thought to do this, thanks for the tip!!
Appreciate ya Doc. Every video is full of great info and professionally done. Great job.
Much appreciated…..Doc
You guys did a great video already on setting the clock, for those who need to reset. Thank you very much, Doc! I watch you from Montana and have learned a lot already! I ride a 2013 Dyna Switchback FLD that I got last year from a dealer here in Kalispell. I am going to need to install a sissy bar and would love to have your input on that. Thank you, sir!
Glad to hear of you're watching in from Montana! I would stick with H-D parts, you know those will fit well. The FLD is a one of a kind bike don't try to make something fit.
Pull all fuses, spray with electrical parts cleaner, spray with corrosion-X, then blow out with air. I live on the coast and deal with this on EVERYTHING!!
Ooh, I forgot! All new fuses…
Thanks for your tip….Doc
honestly I wouldn't have considered that, good info thank you!
My 2012 road glide blinkers and what I came to find out my brake lights quit working (but still lit) out of the blue. After changing the blinker bulbs which didn’t work, and made sure my brake fuse wasn’t blown, I decided to pull each fuse and check them. Found the “accessory” fuse was blown. Changed it and all blinkers and brake lights now work.
It seems I've spent endless days chasing ghosts on '80s bikes, all the corroded bits and switches where you can't point to one specific issue, it's just the whole system stacking up all the little voltage drops into one big voltage drop. When I bought my new bike, when I was going through it, I soldered every terminal crimp that wasn't sealed inside a weatherproof connector, ie all the fuseblock terminals, relay terminals, battery cable lugs, etc. That was over two decades ago and I'm not seeing any major voltage drop issues on my bike. Time well invested I'd say.
Doc
As always EXCELLENT INFORMATION!!
I know what I’ll be doing next week!
Thank you sir
Great information love this channel he really knowledgeable.
I appreciate that....Doc
Excellent! To be honest, I've never given any of my bikes' fuse boxes a second thought haha!
As always great information! Thank you , Sir
Thanks doc was just wondering where you’ve been thanks for the great tip peace brother
Thanks doc for taking the time to make theses videos can you please do some videos on 2015 sporsters please
Thanks Doc for another great tip.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching our video….Doc
Thank you for this information.
Great stuff as usual Doc.
Your the man.
Useful info
Using the Dialectic grease on fuses is a new tip to me
How about cleaning and lubrication in Electrical connectors ?
Is that contact lube Harley branded die-electric grease. What a great preventative maintenance tip. Thanks for the great videos.
ive been all over my harley and so far have never found a fuse box. i have 3 circuit breakers, a starter relay and ignition module and thats about it. 1994 fxsts manual doesnt show a fuse box in the wiring diagram either. must be a new thing:) my bike was made when they thought it was much more fun to burst into flames then pop a fuse. I love your vids. id like to see some more on older bike repairs. almost the only source there for me is delboys garage. which is great but i like to see different thoughts on certain repairs. please tell me youre not one of those harley shops like around here where they tell me my bike is OBSOLETE and i need to get a new one. I feel if i keep up on the maintenance and replace parts proactively then i do have a new bike just not with as many features. some of us like that there isnt a computer that makes the engine fire or gas flow. the repair i have to do next there is almost no videos on and that is the complete rebuild of the springer fork. only ROMA i have found.
Thanks for the great video, doc!
Helo Doc! If I may, I would like to recommend LPS sprays (this is for aeronautical use), there are lubes, and cleaners as you mention. We. could say it’s a little more expensive ($22-28 usd in most pilot shops) but at the end our bike it’s our love and invest! Best regards from Mexico, your friend Paco.
Great information Doc
Excellent Thank you
You are welcome….Doc
Great tips right there
Hi Doc ! I started looking for 15 amp fuses just for spares and I found the HD part number. In my manual it doesn't state if they are ATM or ATC. Online, one OEM fuse can cost $9.00. Of course at auto stores you can buy 5 fuses for $5. Do auto parts stores offer fuses that will work for Harleys or is this a dealer only thing ? I would really appreciate your thoughts
Please feel free to purchase an automotive 15 amp fuse….Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thank you Doc !
Great tips.
Gracias, los fusibles estaban sucios y la bomba de gasolina no accionaba, con limpiar los contactos, me libre de un gasto mayor
Do you recommend a fuze block addon for my 2021 FXBBS Street Bob? I have several items that say to have both a switched and constant power connection like a Denali SoundBomb horn, Kuryakyn MTX Speaker system, and I'd like to add another USB and possibly an LED lighting system to glitz it up a bit. I came across a solid state one called the PDM60 but don't know anything about cost and if this is overkill.
You are asking the correct questions. adding several electronic items can mess with the BCM. Adding a complete seperate system good idea....Doc
“Get it back to shiny”. Hahaha. Is there any other way on a Harley. 👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🤛🏻
Like all these
Thanks Doc!
I wanna start by saying you guys are awesome quick question if I want to replace all the wiring for the lights of my sportster Harley Davidson 2003 XL 883 what or should I say where can I buy or can it be installed myself
There are a couple of companies on line that offer complete wire harnesses. NAMZ is one. The easiest is visiting your local dealer. Ask them to access your bikes parts list with wiring and order the parts you need. Many on line will suggest you build a harness yourself. Be very careful going down this path….Doc
Hi Doc, great vid, ty. One question, when you pull the main fuse and disconnect the battery... does it have any effect on the security system? Wondering if it needs to be reset, loses the PIN number or anything. Thanks.
No effect on security when servicing. Now long term as in deployed, I have seen once the key fob loose connection…Doc
Thanks Doc, appreciate your quick reply. @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
Another great and informative video. LTMV &#unt.
Hello Doc Harley I have a 1995 Harley Davidson Electra glide Classic in great shape and good running order my question is would I be better off running straight oil weight say 50 weight vs 20/50 witch is what I have been doing for a very long time.
I live in Seattle Washington our summers can get a little hot so I have been thinking about running the 50 straight weight just during the warm summer months only .
I still run the 80 cubic inch motor thank you for your great videos and your information as well .
Sleepless in Seattle I work the night shift.
As long as your temperature is 70 degrees or above run 50 weight straight.
Is that the same as dielectric grease
No, but it's the same as Vaseline
to reset your lock read your owners manual. lots of info in that book you tossed somewhere in your garage.
Fuses are not very expensive - I would think it would be just as easy to replace them as to try to clean off the contacts...
How does the cover come off that side? I dont see any screws ? on the fuse side?
Depends on year. Early Dyna years just pulled off. 4 point locked into rubber.
Later years had a TAB in the middle under cover….Doc
Thank you brother!! Mine is a 2010. I ended up finding it. Weird thing is...When I parked the bike it was running like a pro... It has the stage 4 screamin eagle kit on it. Well I always keep it on a battery tender...and went to fire her up one day after sitting for a month...She is normally hard to turn because of the compression...but this time it was extremely slow..so I knew that battery was shot...she was about 3 years old.. I now have the new battery in....and its turning over rapidly...but getting no fuel... I dont hear the PRIME right when I turn the key to the RUN position. I dont think I heard it when the battery was low either...but I cant be sure .... I checked all the fuel pump fuses and they are good... Any other ideas?@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
Thank you Doc. MAn I wish you were closer to me. @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
Thank you!
I was wondering if its a good idea to somehow " waterproof " my Delphi ECM on my 2002 FLHTPI , to keep it from getting wet ?
A Friend of mine had trouble with his 2000 ECM after his bike got soaked in a rainey day ride .
It could be beneficial but be careful because a fully enclosed ECM may overheat.
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson ok thank you .
2000 Harley doesn't have Delphi injection but Magneti Marelli. How to avoid the problem you mentioned: remove MM injection, all of it, and put a carburator. Voila the problem is forever gone.
I swear you did a video on how to set your clock on harleys a while ago.
That we did! We did a quick video on how to reset you clock with daylight savings time and posted it instead of this one! Thanks for watching.
Thanks Doc. As always, great video. Is the contact lubricant the same as dielectric grease?
yeah
Doc..i got a 93 sportster xlh1200 and a 2002 dyna..sporty runs but has no lights at all...Dyna right blinker dont work. I out new bulbs in.
Thank you
Is dielectric grease the same as Harley electric contact lube?
BOOMER 119 yes it is
@@roncoburn7771 Thanks!
I have a 2001 electra glide classic and the speedometer quick working. What it was doing was jumping down 10 mph at a time then nothing tachometer working though
Your dealer can test your speedometer and narrow it down to the speedometer pick-up
Pulled fuse to check for lighter on 2010 electra glide, when I tried to put back in it wouldn’t stay in it seat. Any ideas?
Hello DOC, my 2015 roadglide special won’t start as soon I turn the know to start Take me to enter pin, even with fob present and don’t get nothing , not even the infotainment comes on, and I can’t hear the fuel pump priming, any idea what could be?
Too many possibilities. I would first start with battery. Take it to your local dealer. They can follow several flow charts to narrow in on the cause....Doc
I changed the coil on my 1999 sporty it was bad .now I'm getting NO. Spark at all can you help
double check, both white wires together and the blue (and possibly the pink tach) on the other side....Doc
Doc What is Open Fuse 2A ? for Dyna Super Glide Custom FXDC 2011
Go to the auto parts store and buy dielectric grease it’ll be a hell of a lot cheaper than buying the Harley dielectric grease
Use Vaseline instead
Doc, does my iron 883 2011 has secure mode?
I have a 2007 screamin eagle road king. When I turn on the ignition switch no lights come on. No head light, no auxiliary lights and no tail light. You think it's the ignition switch? All fuse are good.
First “wiggle” the ignition switch. If lights try to come on then yes the switch. If not could be the connection at the switch. Thanks ~ Doc
Doc I hook up jumper pack n it arked n now nothing where r the fuses on a 2020 sportster 48 xl1200
under the left side cover next to the battery.
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson it's just the 3
Greeting Doc. Why the negative rather than the positive?
The Negative is the safer way to go. Thanks ~ Doc
My brother-in-law has been calling me from another state claiming he cannot get the cover off the fuse box. Does it just pull straight off?
Would help knowing model and year. The cover on a Dyna...early had to be screw off, later models pull off.. Early touring fuse box lift from the bottom-up, late models pull straight out...Send him a Service Manual for Christmas...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2013 Switchback. He bought it used. When he tries to pull the cover off, the whole fusebox moves around. Almost like it's only being heald in place by the harness. From the picture he sent, it appears to have to clip on the bottom, but I'm not a hundred percent sure. Any opinions or help you can provide would be very much appreciated.
John has ridden motorcycles his entire life. He's a disabled vet that lost most of one lung and and is progressively losing his eyesight. At this point, he's lost about 65%. This motorcycle is no more the physical transportation to him, as it once was. It has become a vital link to his independence. He can't see good enough to ride in traffic anymore, so he'll ride it around the block a little and put it back in the garage where he keeps it clean and polished.
Some of you older farts realize how important it is to never give up.
Hey doc, I have a 2017 road king with a bat wing fairing and can't get any power to the speakers or usb?
The back of the service manual has wiring diagrams. Be careful when tapping into wires, you want the wire with the correct fuse strength to power what you're adding.
would that be one hour labor to wire brush the ATC fuse's and give a little shot of electric wash to the fuse bank???
No labor code for this work. The charge reflects how long it takes. Thanks ~ Doc
Where is fuel pump relay on 2013 roadglide
In side the fuse box...Doc
Why not just change the fuses out? They're really cheap. And this is something i do when the bike is brand new because it stops the problem before it even starts.
After that its a yearly affair to do the same thing as in the video, except that i change to new fuses.
Is this advisable?
Hi ive got 2011 fat bob. Today i went for ride after some 30 minutes of ride ive lost all power on the bike and then i couldnt start the bike.?but when i checked the battery terminals back one was lose do u think that was the problem or something else ? ive also checked and battery was getting charged at 14.1 amps? Thanks
Yes a loose terminal can play havoc with electronics on anything. Glad to hear it is charging. Sometimes a loose terminal at the battery can take out a regulator because of the inconsistency of voltage. Thanks ~ Doc
Doc, On a new bike that is 1 year old is this something to be doing now? or this something that comes up at the 5 year point?
Depends where you’re living, usually not in the first year.
U can use dialectic grease I bet that is what is in the harley bottle of contact lube
Avoid paying the HD price when your at the auto parts store pick up the grease there.
100% right. That little bottle of lube is 12.95 through Harley.
Sure, just say pull the main fuse, while pulling it from the other side of the bike where we can't see you
Thank you for that Point of View...Doc
Please help with 2006 street bob wiring diagram
Wiring diagrams are at the back of your Harley-Davidson Service Manual. Thanks ~ Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson unfortunately I don't have one
i would just take a picture of fuses. and replace all of them. remember they do were down in resistance and fail...
👂👀 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐ take a picture of fuse box.will help u not to mix up fuses.
Where is the fuse box on a 1994 flstn.
Under seat? Thanks ~ Doc
👍👍🇺🇸
Thanks Randy…..Doc
Doc do we need the $17.95 Harley Davidson Dielectric grease or can I get some cheap easy stuff LOL
I can only comment. You want to put something CHEAP in your Harley-Davidson? 😱 Thanks ~ Doc
after so many years. a fuse will breakdown from electrical use and should be replaced...
Why would you turn the Switch on, Then pull the Main Fuse? Instead of just disconnecting the battery.
You have to turn the switch on to wait for the security system to go off before pulling. If you pull the fuse or disconnect the battery without that step, the alarm will go off.
Why on earth would anyone brush any of the fuses????
Just remove them, throw away and put new ones in.
Step 1. Sell harley. Step 2. Buy metric. Step 3. Ride happy forever.
Yeah we all know Japanese bikes have no electrics
Did it the other way round. Been motorcycle-happy ever since with my Harley🤣😜
Thanks Doc !