Recent content by dubepj

It was Probably warmer when testing first time. But not a lot different. Jim, in you opinion are Rick's rotors good quality, Also is a 6.4 Ohms reading any reason for concern??

Installed new rotor about a week ago from Rick's. Bike still running and charging good. Checked my new rotor again, Ohms between the two rings is 6.4. seems to me that it was less than that when I first installed it. Maybe 5.7 or so. Is this a sign that it's on it's way out?? What could cause...

Checked my new rotor again, Ohms between the two rings is 6.4. seems to me that it was less than that when I first installed it. Maybe 5.7 or so. Is this a sign that it's on it's way out?? What could cause the rotor to change ohms reading? Still charges fine but I'm worried it's going to...

had my battery check by professional said it was OK.

Thanks Thuban for reply. Does anyone know if Ricks rotors are poor quality?

just installed new Rotor from Ricks. 2nd one. first one failed after 20 miles. Installed an LED volt meter on handlebar so now at 3000 RPM it charges 14.3-14.4 volts. Is this a bit high? will it over charge my battery?

1984 XS650 model SK. Just saw a video on building a DIY Mononmeter. What is best way to adjust the screw in the middle. Is it required to remove the tank? Any special tool needed. It's tucked away pretty good, Thanks

Thanks a lot 5 twins

Found some info on that and it says 108.5 ft. lbs. Seems excessive to me. Is that dry or lubed threads. My bike is a 1984 SK with the 16 in. rear wheel.

I have ordered a small digital readout Volt meter. I have one on My Harley and it saved my butt once when the Voltage regulator crapped out. Normal is about 13.7 volts at highway speeds. One day only showed as 11.5 volts so something was not right.

Thanks for reply 5twins. I did that last time with a new rotor from Ricks. Only lasted about 20miles. I strapped a volt meter to handlebars to monitor as I rode. Worked good for a while then rotor failed. Every other components (Stator, Rectifier) tests good. Oh well try again.

My speedometer works but is inaccurate. When checking against wife's car it reads about 52 MPH when she is going 60 MPH. That's pretty bad. Or if you prefer KMPH It read 85 KMH when she is travelling 100 KMPH My buddy's speedometer is also out nearly the same Is this a common issue on these...

Thanks for the reply JIM I read the section on READ THIS and my stator and Rectifier both check out good. Before I put on the new rewound rotor should I do anything, like pull headlight fuse or unplug Yellow wire?? Or anything else you can think of. thanks

My rotor was defective so replace with one from Rick's. Has about 7 ohms between the two copper rings and charged real well. About 14 volts going to battery. Worked good for about 25 miles then rotor crapped out again. So now trying to get the original one rewound by a local guy. I'm...

Got a new rotor from E-bay. Installed and was charging good. drove bike about 25 miles and the darn thing is not charging again. Check ohms between the two copper rings and not getting the 5 to 6 ohms I was getting before I installed it. Is it possible these aftermarket ones are not that...