voltage issue
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so it turns out it was the stator, it was beyond my skill set so had a local shop do the repair and all is good now.
FastOldPan
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Same problem here...
My bike: 2009 XB12Scg.
Bike is charging at idle, but cuts charging at 2500@ and higher. But only sometimes, not always but over time, more often than not, causing battery to discharge.
I have checked all grounds, including the weak one behind the triple tree. All fine.
I have checked all wires and connections. And they're all in good condition (I cleaned all connectors too - they're like new).
I have measured the AC voltage with multimeter, and it shows 30V at idle, and climbs to 72V at 4000@.
I have measured the resistance between stator output pins to 6 ohms, and tested NO connection between each output pin and ground.
I have measured unloaded battery voltage to 12,6V, and 12,2V with ignition turned on (engine off).
With these tests done, I concluded that my voltage regulator must be faulty, although working at low AC input (30V AC), when idling.
Kind regards
Sebastian
My bike: 2009 XB12Scg.
Bike is charging at idle, but cuts charging at 2500@ and higher. But only sometimes, not always but over time, more often than not, causing battery to discharge.
I have checked all grounds, including the weak one behind the triple tree. All fine.
I have checked all wires and connections. And they're all in good condition (I cleaned all connectors too - they're like new).
I have measured the AC voltage with multimeter, and it shows 30V at idle, and climbs to 72V at 4000@.
I have measured the resistance between stator output pins to 6 ohms, and tested NO connection between each output pin and ground.
I have measured unloaded battery voltage to 12,6V, and 12,2V with ignition turned on (engine off).
With these tests done, I concluded that my voltage regulator must be faulty, although working at low AC input (30V AC), when idling.
Kind regards
Sebastian
user_deleted
Well-known member
sebastian: outstanding info and trouble-shooting on your part. your stator AC voltage is a bit high at 4000rpm but better to have that reading than a substantially lower number. in all likelihood your voltage regulator(VR) is faulty. the 2008-2010 VR is a single phase and the wiring harness plugs different than 2007 and earlier models.
correct part # is Y0302.5A8 lists for approx. $129 as memory serves. several thousand still in the dealer system.
also when installing new VR try and ship it out a bit from the mounting bracket to lessen its exposure to header/exhaust port heat. AND replace the battery fuse in the fuse box.
FastOldPan
New member
Thank you...
I now feel confident that a new VR will solve my issue.
Why would I want to change/replace the battery fuse? You mean re-install it after taking it out for safety, not replacing it with a new one right?
I now feel confident that a new VR will solve my issue.
Why would I want to change/replace the battery fuse? You mean re-install it after taking it out for safety, not replacing it with a new one right?
user_deleted
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no....i mean just replace it. they're 10 cents each and get "quirky". dirt or corrosion on the tips of it causes erratic charging. replace it.
FastOldPan
New member
user_deleted
Well-known member
always my pleasure. if you remove the batt fuse and find that the ends look lightly corroded also check the 2 female spades that the fuse plugs into. if questionable just spray a little kano kroil or pb blaster onto them...work the fuse in and out several times...clean the fuse tips...and install.
