Indian Motorcycle Voltage Regulator

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Indian motorcycle voltage regulator. Dilligaf what s happening at hd. Bobby jesus chainsaw god. Instead the alternator stator or whatever you want to call it is at full output 100 percent of the time. Taking it to the dealership is not really an option right now.

Check engine came on now off. 1 j b jun 20 2017. Joined mar 11 2014 4 738 posts 10 aug 2 2016. Volts go above 15.

Sittin around on a rainy sunday wondering if anyone has a rough idea what it s going to cost to have voltage regulator replaced on 2014 chief vintage at indian dealer. 42 amps x 12 volts 504 watts the reason the voltage regulator puts out more that 12 volts is it takes a certain amount of differential voltage to be able to put a charge back into the battery. Problems with this unit are not uncommon on indian bikes. I think i read somewhere it s under the seat.

Haven t ridden since but has been on tender and started occasionally over winter. Voltage regulators on motorcycles are simple passive heat sinks. Now i m thinking that the voltage regulator has failed. Industrial scientific show full signature.

I plan to check the battery connections and look through the service manual for any testing procedures but wanted to throw this out here and see if y all have any ideas. Add mine to a growing list of 111 owners who have had a voltage regulator problem. Typically these two units are combined in one device but older bikes could use separate parts. Joined jun 15 2015 272 posts 9 jul 24 2016.

I d like to check all the electrical gizmo s with a meter to see if they re working properly before i take it to the dealer. Its regulator portion ensures that the voltage falls within a safe interval in order not to cause any damage to the battery and transforms excess juice into heat. All lights randomly flicker and dim and brighten when i turn throttle. Fyyff 2016 super tenere 2003 atk sm 1997 atk ds.

The battery is not the only item that will see the higher voltage. Thanks for any input. Here is a good analogy of electricity. 42 amps x 14 5 volts 609 watts.

Shuje sunge super moderator. Jul 29 2016 messages. By the way indian roadside assistance worked exactly as it was supposed to. Since i can t find the alternator i assume its inside the engine.

Luckily testing the voltage regulator is a fairly simple task. 1 dan frisbie apr 1 2019. The voltage regulator in your motorcycle has the duty of preventing your battery from being overcharged as well as ensuring that the proper voltage is being supplied to your bike s other systems. Discussion in indian scout started by j b jun 20 2017.

I ve checked the terminals and wiring as best i could. A weak or dead battery is often the first clue that your voltage regulator is faulty preventing the battery from being recharged while the motor is running. Lost power once engine still ran. Jun 13 2017 messages.

It will be a few hours before i can get to it so any ideas experiences will be helpful. I told them that i thought this was the problem when i got it towed to the dealership. The 3 phase alternator is not regulated on our bikes like acu alternator control units on cars. Indian motorcycle black voltage regulator 4014300.