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by CafeR65
Sat Jan 28, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Charging voltage too high?
Replies: 47
Views: 9487

Re: Charging voltage too high?

Sorry for my radio silence over the last few days, I had to do further research and testing before I could be sure that i'd figured this one out. So it turns out my hunch was correct that my 'smart' lithium battery was part of the problem. I have an SSB Powersport lithium battery on my bike but I be...
by CafeR65
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:43 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Charging voltage too high?
Replies: 47
Views: 9487

Re: Charging voltage too high?

Thanks for the input gspd, sounds like that would be worth checking while I am in the area. As it stands there is definitely no shorting between the these three wires on my bike but I might have a look at the feedthrough anyway just for my piece of mind. I have another long shot theory that I am yet...
by CafeR65
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Charging voltage too high?
Replies: 47
Views: 9487

Re: Charging voltage too high?

Thanks Kurt. Just a small update; after nipping up all the electrical related nut's and bolts around the alternator, brush block and diode board and also re-tensioning the tangs on all the regulator spade terminals to make sure they are gripping tight I went for a test ride and the problem seems to ...
by CafeR65
Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Charging voltage too high?
Replies: 47
Views: 9487

Re: Charging voltage too high?

Thank you both Barry and Rob for your respective answers, I was worried if I wouldn't get a response at all digging up such an old thread. I understand/agree with your logic but unfortunately I don't have another regulator available for further troubleshooting at this time, so is there another way I...
by CafeR65
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Charging voltage too high?
Replies: 47
Views: 9487

Re: Charging voltage too high?

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I have exactly the same reported fault as 'Hoof' who started this thread - however my voltage is CONFIRMED high by three seperate meters. When starting and revving up above 2000rpm from cold the battery voltage appears normal, creeping up from 13 to mid 14's and mome...