I put in a new battery which went dead after a few hours of riding. The bike started when jumped and ran OK except the speedometer didn't work and the lights were dim.
If you jumped it from a car you likely destroyed your stator.
Like most modern vehicles, Harleys use a 12 volt system. However, the correct voltage reading on a modern sealed Harley battery should be no less than 12.8 volts two hours after charging. Any less means the battery is beginning to fail.
The charging process should be stopped once the battery is full to prevent overcharging.
No, stop charging and replace.
When your Kindle is charging, you should see a lightning bolt symbol on the battery icon in the top right corner of the screen. Additionally, the indicator light on the bottom of the device will turn amber when charging is in progress. If your Kindle is plugged in but not charging, try using a different charging cable or power source to troubleshoot the issue.
When charging a car battery, the red positive cable should be connected first.
When charging a battery, you should always connect the red cable first before the black cable.
not unless its not charging what its supposed to be charging.
How long should I leave a battery on charge
This is a loaded question. The new battery should be charged, but it should not require charging, it should be charged between 80 and 100% when sold with out any extra attention. Most motorcycle batteries operate in thwe 80% to 90% charged range depending on how they are used.
The Alternator.
the battery isn't charging as it should.
You should add water to a lead-acid battery before charging it. This is because charging can cause the electrolyte to evaporate and increase the risk of overcharging, which can lead to battery damage. Ensuring the water level is adequate before charging helps maintain optimal performance and longevity of the battery. Always use distilled water to avoid introducing impurities.