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- Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:09 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1924
Re: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
From my conversation with Rick at Motorrad Elektrik, it was a bad stator winding. I could certainly have fixed that for about 1/3 the cost but it wasn't certain and I needed to get the bike back on the road (the good/ fast / cheap pyramid strikes again). This solution was fast, certain, and I ended ...
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:24 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1924
Re: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
Kurt, You're right. The bike got an Omega system and my truck got an Optima battery. My life involves far too many expensive electrical parts lately...
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:04 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1924
Re: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
Jean, I think it's pretty evident that it wouldn't. Others, Thanks for your input. I installed an Omega 450 system and it resolved my charging issue. If you're on the fence about one of these, I really recommend going for it. It was a super easy install and the support and customer service we're top...
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:05 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1924
Re: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
Rob, Thanks for your thoughts. By the time I noticed the problem, the resting battery charge was at ~8v so I took 10+v as an indication that there was some, albeit insufficient, alternator output. I just replaced the diode board and voltage regulator with Thunderchild units to no effect. Now I'm won...
- Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:32 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: '94 GSPD Charging Issues
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1924
'94 GSPD Charging Issues
I’m having a charging problem with my ’94 R100GS PD that has resisted my best efforts at troubleshooting. The charging light does not come on while running (but does light with the ignition switch) but I’m getting extremely low charging at the battery. After some cursory examination, I decided to st...