Motorcycle Repair: xt600e (89/90) wiring problem!, regulator rectifiers, regulator rectifier

Question
Hi mark,i have 89/90 xt600e(uk model)the bike was purchased in pieces now back togeather /running.under the rear tail cover is an electrical module{poss regulator/rectifier}the wiring had corroded off and i believe i have rewired it correctly 3 wires are white with a red or brownish dot on them,1 wire is red,a black earth is bolted to the side.Problem as yet i have not purchased the correct battery due to the time it has taken to complete project ,i currently have run/tested the bike using a 12v. jump pack when the bike is running the module/regulator gets hot is this normal is it due to the jump pack drawing too much from the charging system (battery is on order)or could i have wired the module incorrectly i have a clymer manual but it only covers U.S.bikes upto 86 their wiring is different.ANY HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED...SIMON{vauxhallmaniac@blueyonder.co.uk}

Answer
Hi Simon,

http://electrexusa.com/SHOPPING_CDI/Prod_HPCDI_4501.html

Visit the above website. Is this the part you're referring to? This is the Igniter made by Electrex USA.



http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view~schem_de...

The above website show microfiche view of all electrical components and their relative location on the MC.


Regulator/Rectifiers are designed to produce heat as a means of discarding unused electrical current. Most RR's are made of aluminum and have a heatsink fin body.

I cannot find a wiring diagram to peek at the colours of wires.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively