| Author | Message | ||
     Italialaw |
I have a 98 s3 with: -stock alternator (original) -odyssey battery (3 years old) -crane "fireball" voltage regulator, rated for use with 32 amp or less alternator and 30 amp circuit breaker (3 months old) My bike sat for about 2.5 weeks so I threw it on the battery charger and the battery was at 73%. Charged up in about a half an hour, started no problem, and rode the bike about 20 miles. The bike sat for about an hour or so and I started it and is sputtered a bit but fired up. Rode the bike about 4 miles and all of sudden my lights start dimming. Next, my turn signals and horn stop working. About a total of 15 miles to my house and the bike starts to sputter as I am pulling in my driveway. I shut the bike down and attempt to restart it and no sound or motor turning. I put the charger on and the battery read 10%. Because the voltage regulator is rated at "32 amp or less" could that have fried my alternator? I have had this regulator for at least 1000 miles with absolutely no problems. Any thoughts on the problem before I start digging? If I have to replace the alternator is the clutch assembly, primary chain, etc. difficult to remove? Any tips or tricks would be appreciated. Thank you! | ||
| Italialaw |
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| Zenfrogmaster |
Check this thread: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/54010.html ...for a good diagnostic procedure. |
