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Devilbuell
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 12:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Indy_bueller
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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)
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Devilbuell
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Loki
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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!
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Diablobrian
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd say voltage regulator is probably fried. They don't usually survive the stator dying.
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Devilbuell
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 02:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Bcordb3
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 03:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

DB
I think everyone here would be interested in what the dealer finds.

Please keep us posted.
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Bugman
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 06:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Tunes
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 10:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Skyguy
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Biting my tongue..............
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