Overcharging Alternator on XS650SH

[nj1639]

I've seen a couple that have been chewed there.
A zip tie or two and using the threaded bolt the shift shaft protector is mounted as an anchor to hold the harness tight and away from the chain and sprocket.

 

[5twins]

Yes, my '83 came to me with the alternator harness improperly routed. The chain "bit" it and shorted something out. It wasn't charging, one of the reasons I got it so cheap, lol .....

Unfortunately, the shorted wires damaged the regulator too, but a spare reg/rec from my stash fixed it up *and repairing the wires of course). It's been charging fine ever since.

 

[ssjody]

Found it and there ain't nobody to blame but me. Today I re-worked all this wiring down here and behind the sprocket and it's charging like it supposed to now.
It shows no matter how much we wrench we still at times do stupid stuff. @Jim and @Jan_P thanks for helping me troubleshoot this. I appreciate it.

 

[Jim]

Well if it makes you feel any better, that shouldn't be possible. Supposed to be a sheath around the stator wiring.