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Charging System Works!

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Actually, I am going to run the Stator tests this week.

Thankfully, I've run into no charging problems with my bike. The only times that I have had to charge my battery have been after using the starter a lot to diagnose other problems. Otherwise, she seems to keep a decent charge under normal operation.

Because I want to replace and rebuild my crappy wire harness and relocate the electrics to use a smaller battery, I will double check my charging system. My R/R looks to be the original (small, still has the multi-colored "yellow" wires, etc.). Of course, the Stator Papers regimen will reveal the truth.

What should I do if the charging system really is good?

Sorry if that is a dumb question, but it seems that the old "ain't broke = don't fix it" might not apply to these charging systems. Essentially, the design of these systems IS broken, so even if I don't have to replace a stator or R/R now, is there anything else I should do to a charging system that functions in spite of its bad design? I will be moving the R/R and replacing wires and connections already, should I look into just replacing the R/R while I am at it? Are there other changes I should make to the existing parts (e.g., rerouting the ground wires to the battery negative)?

TIA
 
Hi,

MisterCinders said:
What should I do if the charging system really is good?

Sorry if that is a dumb question, but it seems that the old "ain't broke = don't fix it" might not apply to these charging systems.
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I tend to agree with you. I think "Fix it now, or fix it later" may be a more accurate statement. If the stator is passing the active tests and looks like it has not been overheating, then it's probably safe to just preemptively replace the r/r unit with a good Honda-type unit, or even the Compufire unit. Make sure all electrical connections and grounds are clean and solid.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
I would still ADD another (12ga.) ground from the battery to the R/R and then to the frame.
It hurts nothing and can cure many ills. ;)

Daniel
 
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