MplsMurr
1973 TX650
Well folks,
Went through Curly's guide and the whole system, well, it shit the bed. I have a 1973 TX650 with the stock reg, rec, well, the whole charging system. The regulator is not working so it is not allowing the battery to recharge, rectifier has at least one diode that fails to allow it AC to DC, and the stator seems to have the partial short. The alternator has low readings. However, the brushes look good!
Now, I can manage to find a NOS charging system with a new SS reg/rec unit for $150. However, a lot of people strongly suggest switching to a PMA. My question is which one? I spoke with Hugh and I like his PMA set-up, but worry about the overheating issue I have read. Then, almost every thread I read about Hugh's PMA, people mention PowerDynamo such from Heiden.
My question, for my 73' TX650, with what seems like a solid ignition system and points, what is the better route? Do I get a NOS charging system with the SS reg/rec unit for $150 OR do I spend the ~$310 for either Hugh's or PowerDynamo's PMA? What are the pros/cons of stock Vs PMA?
Thanks all!
Went through Curly's guide and the whole system, well, it shit the bed. I have a 1973 TX650 with the stock reg, rec, well, the whole charging system. The regulator is not working so it is not allowing the battery to recharge, rectifier has at least one diode that fails to allow it AC to DC, and the stator seems to have the partial short. The alternator has low readings. However, the brushes look good!
Now, I can manage to find a NOS charging system with a new SS reg/rec unit for $150. However, a lot of people strongly suggest switching to a PMA. My question is which one? I spoke with Hugh and I like his PMA set-up, but worry about the overheating issue I have read. Then, almost every thread I read about Hugh's PMA, people mention PowerDynamo such from Heiden.
My question, for my 73' TX650, with what seems like a solid ignition system and points, what is the better route? Do I get a NOS charging system with the SS reg/rec unit for $150 OR do I spend the ~$310 for either Hugh's or PowerDynamo's PMA? What are the pros/cons of stock Vs PMA?
Thanks all!