I think you might be partially right...The problem is NOT the battery, otherwise it wouldn't have ran as long as it did. If the charging system was working it would have made the trip anyway.
I'm in complete agreement. I'll run the voltage tests when the rain stops and, the highway gods willing, I'll have addressed the issues and can complete my tuneup and ride :grin3:At this point I would not spend another penny till I tested the stator.
Yes, I followed the stator test instructions posted in several places on the forum... even thought, maybe my voltmeter is wrong... changed the battery, checked again.did you check the stator output with the wires from the stator disconnected from the regulator?
Working on it :grin3:Hi Nitewing74,
PO's without them, we wouldn't have second hand "bargains"!?
I was always the nice honest guy when selling and took everyone at their word when buying. My perception changed when I became a bike trader for a few years. I now understand that when buying you must assume everything they say is "embellished" and only believe your eyes not your ears. When you trade Bikes the PO problem becomes magnified, that's why you get such a poor trade in on bikes as the trader has to fix things. Get your bike fixed and enjoy it, it would have cost more from a dealer so don't sweat the small stuff. My own Goldie imported from USA to UK, has issues but I fell for the bling, almost new look. Have you fixed yours?
I just want to chime in on this, please read this thread.Not being a trouble maker, but you sound to be handy at
working on your m/c. I am wondering; why spend $600 + on
Don's Poorboy Kit? Yes, Don's Kit is great.... and he offers a
good product... BUT many have been able to do the
Poorboy Alternator Change out for less than - $275-$375...
After reading your posting, I am finishing
my Poorboy Alternator Change tomorrow so I checked my
parts cost with a 70amp Denso One Wire Mini Alternator which
will give me wayyyyy more ability to add all the fun items one
could think of. (my time is free as I like the personal touch).
Took me five days >. (I'm slow)--- TOTAL COST
$344.37 which for me and my co-rider (wife)
$255.63 for our next trip on our '84 GL1200I
I beg to differ on the "made from scratch".I just want to chime in on this, please read this thread.
it has a lot of great pictures.
it was made from scratch!!!
While I might be in agreement about the cost of doing it yourself, for me it comes down to tools and materials. Frankly, I just don't have the tools, materials, or even the best location to fabricate everything myself. And to make matters worse, I don't know anybody that does either. I thank you for the compliments but I just don't have the resources to make this happen.Not being a trouble maker, but you sound to be handy at
working on your m/c. I am wondering; why spend $600 + on
Don's Poorboy Kit? Yes, Don's Kit is great.... and he offers a
good product... BUT many have been able to do the
Poorboy Alternator Change out for less than - $275-$375...
After reading your posting, I am finishing
my Poorboy Alternator Change tomorrow so I checked my
parts cost with a 70amp Denso One Wire Mini Alternator which
will give me wayyyyy more ability to add all the fun items one
could think of. (my time is free as I like the personal touch).
Took me five days >. (I'm slow)--- TOTAL COST
$344.37 which for me and my co-rider (wife)
$255.63 for our next trip on our '84 GL1200I