OVER CHARGING?

warney · Post by **warney** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:27 pm

I have a problem, can anyone help. My new track bike...

Starts fine, charge rate is at 13.5 - 14 volts.

This voltage then progressivley gets higher until about 17.5 - 18 volts, and the bike then cuts out (this is normally about 5 - 10 minutes of running).

Have changed the regulator/rectifyer but this hasn't helped.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks in advance of any help.

Si

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:20 am

isn't your alternator/generator whatever they call it on a bike shagged when it does this?

Post by **Jamz** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:58 pm

I'd have thought when you're alternator was shagged it won't be putting out enough charge (like mine), and I'd be looking at a reg/rec problem!

Is it possible the new unit is faulty too?

Also, I've heard quite a few people saying that it's best to change the alternator AND the reg/rec unit if one goes, because the faulty part can kill the new part when you replace it.

I got lucky with mine and the reg/rec seemed fine - but then I was having the opposite problem to yours...

ratbag56 · Post by **ratbag56** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:25 pm

it sounds more like the regulator is at fault as there is nothing controlling the charge rate from the alternator was it new or second hand

warney · Post by **warney** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:02 pm

thanks for everyones help and advice , i've spent the day going back over all the wiring and retesting components and it seems to be charging and running ok now !!
not sure what i done , lets hope all ok

ratbag56 · Post by **ratbag56** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:04 pm

did that to me with my bike when i wudn't start started checkings was bout to give up left it over nite the next day is started and has run perfect ever since