| Author | Message | ||
     Devilbuell |
Well guys, I posted this problem before, and alot of people were a huge help with their input. The problem I had before was that my bike gradually lost electrical power on a relatively short ride, check engine light came on while riding, lights started to dim and then she died. After talking to the dealer and finding that this problem was covered under warranty, I took it in, and after 2 weeks of waiting, they replaced the stator. Same thing alot of you said it might be. Well today, while heading out with a group, the bike showed the same symtoms, and died. This is in no way meant to bash Buell or the dealership, but is there something that I or the dealer may be overlooking? I love my bike, but this is getting old. Please help. El Diablo. | ||
| Indy_bueller |
I know this is pretty simple, but my bike did the same thing when the positive battery post disconnected while I was riding. Start with the easy stuff I guess. (Message edited by Indy_Bueller on May 29, 2006) | ||
| Devilbuell |
Yeah Indy, that was the first thing I checked, a passerby even tried to give me a jump. The bike bike ran for a little while then died again. Everything appears to be tight. | ||
| Loki |
It is possible that the stator fail could have damaged the regulator also. Being as since it ran just after the jump start and died. Indicates the bike was running on what the battery took in during the jump. On the gas till you see god, then BRAKE! | ||
| Diablobrian |
I'd say voltage regulator is probably fried. They don't usually survive the stator dying. BDWD......... Biker Dads With Daughters est.2006 defending our sweet little girls from those bad bad boys. You're not one of THEM are you? | ||
| Devilbuell |
Thanks guys, I'll pass that on to the dealer, I'm headed over there shortly. By the way...this site is the best...you guys rule. Later. | ||
| Bcordb3 |
DB I think everyone here would be interested in what the dealer finds. Please keep us posted. | ||
| Bugman |
Start at the battery. Have the dealer do a load test on it. After that the most likely culprit is the regulator. Quite often if there a problem with any of the components in the charging system, the regulator will be damaged. The shop manual clearly spells out the procedure as it is done through a process of elimination. I'm surprised the dealer didn't get it right the first time. | ||
| Tunes |
As a general rule, when you replace the stator/rotor, you also replace the voltage regulator. Sometimes the old regulator will take out the new stator. Unfortunately, I speak from experience. | ||
| Skyguy |
Biting my tongue.............. |
