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Brian Eller Posted on Jun 15, 2012
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Faulty charging system

I just installed a new battery and the bike fired right up,after riding for awhile i noticed that my turn signals quit working, caused by the battery discharging, system seems to be charging when operating at high way speeds, but at slower speeds it does not, although it seems to be charging, according to my meter,but it discharges also. my question is, is there a way to test the stator, or voltage regulator

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Ck. the voltage at the batt. with it running should be 13 volts

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 yamaha r6 keeps going dead! Stator,regulator or something?

you need to check for a short if its not that then it could be your altinator or a regulator box

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  • Posted on Jun 16, 2009

SOURCE: I replaced my stator on my 1983 650 silver wing interstate

Where did you get the stator?? If not factory... You might want to us a volt meter and measure the resistance. You can find the resistance specs in its honda service manual. Give some more info!!

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  • Posted on Jun 26, 2009

SOURCE: Harley 03 Ultra overcharging, 16 volts

14v is not overcharging. 16v is pushing it. I'm with the regulator opinion, but I would also load test your battery. If the charging system thinks your battery is low it will try to compensate by putting out max voltage, putting additional strain on the regulator, which in turn overcharges the battery... creates a vicious cycle. Is the regulator in a spot where it gets quite warm? They have a tendency to overcharge when hot. If that is the case, try relocating it or directing more airflow over it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 28, 2009

SOURCE: the wires going to the voltage regulator keep burning up.

Common problem with poor quality parts, the regulator is the problem, the generator is working other wise you would not have fried the wiring, you answered your own question. someone telling porkies to get more money from unsuspecting client?
The regulator controls the voltage not the generator, the generator only supplys the voltage it cannot overcharge unless the regulator is not working properly, simple!

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  • Posted on Aug 19, 2009

SOURCE: Voltage Regulator Problem?

u want to chec alternator as well-ther r test u can do so buy a clymer manual which r very detailed-iv seen hd books in library sec 629

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