Recent content by gruvola

Hey Melnic, It's running right around 13.5 at idle to 14.5 at 4k. and reasonably consistent. I bought everything I need for described reg/rectifier y'all described. Haven't had time to put them together yet. But, I'm feeling pretty good about it all.

I turned the regulator adjustment screw about 1/2 back and not only is it right about 14.2 or so at 2k rpm, it's pretty steady! I polished up some things and put it back together. I'm going to try the old regulator for a bit while I look into the VR115. Thanks everyone!

Update: Well, I've had an adventure the past few days afterwork. I found several things. - the rotor was indeed bad, but it wasn't just resistance (about 2 ohms). It appears the brush mounting screws on the new OEM style stator were slightly too long and dug a groove in the new OEM style...

Thanks for the reply Jim! I replaced the original regulator and rectifier with a solid state one during my embarrassing barrage of parts buying. I've attempted to use the original 50 year old rectifier and regulator, but have similar results. As for the bike, it is a long story. But I had a lot...

Greetings! I did a frame off resto on this about 5 years ago. Carbs and ignition run beautifully (both are original). But, been chasing charging system gremlins pretty much this bike's life before and after, able to ride 20-30 miles but battery drains. Embarrassed how many parts I've thrown at...