Thought I'd bounce this one off on you guys...
I was riding my trike in my neighborhood (about 10 to 15 minute). Next thing I know I heard a screech and the trike died. No power of any kind. Not even Lights. Since I was still Rolling down a hill (around 15 mph) I tried to bump start it by popping the clutch. Nothing.
I rolled it back home (luckily I was only about 6 houses down when this happened) and parked it until it cooled off. I have it wired where I can use the lights even without turning the key. Still no lights. Tried to start it again and still nothing. Got the volt meter out… 12 volts when checking it on the positive terminal and the frame. Turn on the ignition and check again and had zero volts. It sounds like it’s a grounding problem to me but then what was the screech before death? By that time I had to get ready for work. Have not tried anything else.
Any Ideas what I should check?
My brother said it sounded like my alternator froze up and grounded out.
I think I’ll disconnect my alt first and see if my light work and starter engages.
What do you guys think?