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Amp gauge
« on: July 10, 2011, 08:02:55 AM »
I should have known it was to good to be true. Finally I rode several hundred miles with no problems, then looking at my amp gauge I noticed the indicator needle going between 13 and 14 amps. This does not happen all the time but most. I checked the gauge connections but that was no help. Whats next?
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Re: Amp gauge
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2011, 08:27:14 AM »
muddypaws, the volt gauge is not very accurate but at lower rpms or when the brake lights are on the volts could
drop a little. at cruising speed or 1800 rpms or higher it should stay over 14 volts. if not your stator and regulator
should be tested. sound like a grounded stator to me.  axil
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Re: Amp gauge
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2011, 08:30:30 AM »
Thanks, I'll get them tested. Might be a pain as it is an intermittent problem. I have no problem starting so it looks like the battery is charging.
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Re: Amp gauge
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2011, 09:30:49 AM »
   sometimes a charging system will give you a few hints before thay fail completely so get it checked soon.    :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Amp gauge
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2011, 01:06:18 PM »
The '06 SEUC's had a known issue with a batch of regulators.  Mine started acting up...at first, just minor voltage drops as you describe, but in a short time, the drops were more significant.  Replace the regulator and all was fine from that point forward.
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Re: Amp gauge
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2011, 02:19:00 PM »
If I shut the bike off for a few minutes and then start up it's O K for about two miles or so before it acts up. I'll get the new part Monday.
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Re: Amp gauge
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2011, 02:39:20 PM »
Quote from: muddypaws on July 10, 2011, 02:19:00 PM
If I shut the bike off for a few minutes and then start up it's O K for about two miles or so before it acts up. I'll get the new part Monday.

If you need a regulator, they may have to order it because it's the chrome version.
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Re: Amp gauge
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2011, 05:58:12 PM »
If I start the bike and sit in the garage with the motor up to 2300 RPM's why does the gauge read 14 volts and does not move around?
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