Until it isn't. Will be way cheaper to fix your stock system. You probably just need a new rotor (Jim rebuilds them, your best bet).
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CaptCardboard's Quandaries and Questionable Repairs
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Check your brushes.
But if the regulator sees good voltage it's not going to push amps into the system.
Early or late type charging system?
But if the regulator sees good voltage it's not going to push amps into the system.
Early or late type charging system?
CaptCardboard
XS650 Enthusiast
I will learn how to check my brushes!
I'm not sure how to identify if it's early or late. The bike is a '75.
CaptCardboard
XS650 Enthusiast
Charging systems are a scary nebulous thing for me. No matter what I read about em they never really make any sense to me, so I appreciate all the help from you folks!
Yes, you're not charging. Ideally you want low to mid 14's when revved. Yes, start with the brushes, they're a wear item and once they wear too short, charging can stop. New, they're about 14mm long, and the wear limit is about half that (7mm). If they're originals, they should have a wear indicator line etched in one side ......
Anywhere near the brush wear limit line is too short IMHO.
75 would a have a mechanical voltage regulator (It's adjustable)
But first things first brushes, good clean connections.
Ohm out the rotor and stator leads.
then check the rectifier. Once all that is known good you can set the regulator.
Cheating is not allowed, don't try to cover up a problem by adjusting the regulator.
This is it, the whole charging system;
75 would a have a mechanical voltage regulator (It's adjustable)
But first things first brushes, good clean connections.
Ohm out the rotor and stator leads.
then check the rectifier. Once all that is known good you can set the regulator.
Cheating is not allowed, don't try to cover up a problem by adjusting the regulator.
This is it, the whole charging system;
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IMHO that wouldn't be a great idea. Stock system is good when maintained correctly. Good idea to fit modern rectifier and regulator along with new carbon brushes.
From what I can see, on an XS650, a PMA kit is the answer to a question that barely exists.
Yes, the PMA. I refer to them as PissMoneyAway or PainInmyAss, lol. Big mistake and downgrade over stock in my opinion.
Here you go
it's not that complicated.
it's not that complicated.
CaptCardboard
XS650 Enthusiast
Some of you might be really surprised to read this, but it turns out my brushes are toast!
Do y'all offer financial advice too? Maybe psychic healing?
I've got a new set of brushes on order. I'll report back once I get 'em in.
Do y'all offer financial advice too? Maybe psychic healing?
I've got a new set of brushes on order. I'll report back once I get 'em in.
FWIW, I believe this is your regulator.
Yes, LiFePo have less of a distressing tendency to explode under your ass than traditional LiPo.