QuestionI am having a problem with the charging system. I have put a new rectifer and stator! And it still will not charge. is there anything else i could try? i also have a 84 GL1200 and was wondering if the stator and the rotar/magnet will fit? also i noticed when i took the stator out there was a crack in the rotar/magnet. could that cause a problem?also is there a permenant fix to this?
AnswerBrian,
-have you checked the charging output
at the battery? Should have 13.5-14.5 volts.
-The stator output can be checked with a multimeter.
First disconnect the stator plug and see if
all the yellow stator wires going to the stator
show continuity or connection to each other
with very little ressitance. Next, check between
the wires and ground or the engine,
there should be no connection there at all.
-Put the meter on "AC" volts. Check between any two
of the yellow wires from the stator, with the engine
running above idle, should read above 50 volts, maybe
even 60-80 volts AC if the stator is okay.
-Check the red wire coming from the rectifier to the
fuse panel, make sure fuse holders are not corroded.
Check that battery cables are tight.
Check any ground wires or connectors around the rectifier.
if the magnetism is poor in your rotor,
that may be a problem.
a crack in the rotor may not affect the charging
but would be very dangerous if the rotor exploded.
It is possible the rotor on your other bike
may fit. Measure it to be sure it will clear.
Often electronic parts fail due to use and vibration,
solder joints loosen up and parts corrode.
The only fix is to keep things clean and tight,
connectors can be coated with dielectric grease
to resist corrosion.
