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ok, will it hurt anything to run the red to the battery positive post? So it is okay that the black is wrapped with the 2 reds? I ran a 10 gauge red from the 2reds and 1 black to the 30 amp fuse and then that goes to the pos battery. I ran one of the greens to one of the bolts that hold the...

I have ordered a new LTD rectifier from e-bay. Caltic is the brand. The one I have on now has the same color wires, 3 yellow, one black, 2 green, and 2 red. The way mine is set up now is that the 2 reds and 1 black are barreled tied together with one same gauge red coming out of that to a 30 amp...

Thanks, I will definitely check the R/R. Had a long talk to neoracer on that issue. By popular opinion, that connector would be suspect. The amount of wiring and connections to check is a daunting task but one step at a time and soon to be off and running. These forums are great. Such a...

took about 13 hours to show a full charge. Took off the charger, started the ole girl up. Stinky smoke all the time. Let her warm up. Idling too hight at 1600. Turned down to about 980. Multimeter on DC 20. Running across the post at 12.1. each yellow wire reading 6.2. Voltmeter on dash idle...

My battery is just a regular run of the mill one, has the vent hose. Took about 13 hours to show a full charge with the 1.5 trickle. Been too cold to check more with the charging system. Definitely alot of grounds to check on. One of the pics I posted shows a plug on the right side with 2...

ah...ok. Guess thats why he said 4 volts was ok, or over.

The yellow stator wires showing in the battery compartment.....AC or DC. Don't want to put the wrong setting. i saw a vid on youtube. Looked like he kept it on DC and noted that 4 volts was good for each one.

hopefully that will be the case. The yellow wires accessable in the battery area......are they at DC voltage? i understand the stator puts out AC, goes to the rectifier/regulator, then to t he battery. i was thinking to poke into each of the 3 yellow's while the bike is running to check volts.

thanks, will take a look. First glance at my wiring.....thoughts??

Of course it would be wonderful if I can find a top notch mechanic around Wake Forest/Raleigh area. North Carolina. Someone who knows the ins and outs of these beasts would certainly save me alot of time. Well, more money out of pocket too. Hmmm.......

the people here are great, no doubt! The 85LTD is a different animal but some things are the same as the other 1200's Not real sure how ro check the stator.

not real sure what the owner up in maryland did to this thing. I may have to give him a call since I have the info.The guy I bought it from purchased it last October for 3300. When I took a closer look at it yesterday, I relayed what info I had n the low voltage problems and possible solutions...

I just got this oldie goldie yesterday. Could be loose wires for all I know. Running around 2700 rpm's I get 13.1 accross the battery. Just had installed the new battery when the po dropped it off. Put electrolite, installed and she started right up. It is a NAPA GS 50-N18l-A3 and after shut...

I will have to study this more. If I remember right, there is a whole procedure somewhere in these links and posts. Mistshibisi alternator? Is the whole affair hidden from view? Is there any problem with exposure to the elements? It would be good to work along side with someone who has done it...

Yes, that is a my harley drarfed beside it. gotta go to the darkside every now and then.

are these ok? All the lights work and didn't make a difference in the voltage, which I think should have had some difference. The fog light/running lights added to the front may be drawing more than its share. Maybe I should trace those wires to disconnect them to see if it makes a difference...

I will try to follow the guide for attachments here. Hope it works. I have resized the pics to a lower kb.

not too familiar with gels. Thats what the guy said that brought it. I just went out and attached a trickle charger to the battery. It is from NAPA GS 50-N18L-A3. I seee 3 yellow wires joined to 3 red wires by heat shrink and zip tied on both ends. I took pictures. I will try to upload.

interesting. Will have to check it out. Maybe find the input to the voltage meter and check it with multimeter before the volt meter reads it. I do hope it is a simple thing. I know the bike has other issues that I hope can be worked out but a good voltage reading and verification of the...

I have an 85LTD. Was thinking of doing the alternator/stator conversion (poor boy). About what is the cost from start to finish. I understand it is labor intensive.