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27-09-11, 09:22 AM

So i broke down this morning the RAC came out.

The bike seemed to die electrically RAC man charged the battery and jump started the bike and did some tests. He says the alternator/magneto isn't charging because he was getting readings of between 11.98v and 12.12 volts going in and coming out of the reg/rec.

He says the reg/rec may also be a problem.

Does this sound right to those who are more up with vehicle electrics than me?
If not what else can i check??

Also which part would need replacing, the rotor or the brushes?

Thanks guys

27-09-11, 10:10 AM

Just the regulator/rectifier, use search

many many threads

27-09-11, 10:34 AM

is it lupus?

27-09-11, 11:00 AM

Whats the CBR upgrade I have been reading about?

What should the reading on a multimeter be, I got the impression the RAC man was more suited to cars.

Also what is the likelyhood of a alternator going on a 99 curvy with only 24,000 miles on it. Seem unlikely to me.

Geodude · 27-09-11, 12:24 PM

Dont know if you have looked through this fault finder guide or not but it quite good. also have a look through my battery thread incase there is any pointers that may help.

27-09-11, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Geodude

Dont know if you have looked through this fault finder guide or not but it quite good. also have a look through my battery thread incase there is any pointers that may help.

Just been reading your thread, one thing i did notice the RAC man didn't change the setting from AC - DC when he was measuring either side of the reg/rec so he got roughly the same readings either side. From reading you thread i think getting 12v from the alternator is pretty unlikely it'd be 70v-ish or none. all readings were around 12v which i think suggests the r/r.

Any thought and ideas welcome.

27-09-11, 12:32 PM

My curvy R/R died at 24000miles so it wouldnt assume it too young to croak.
The CBR r/r change is just as simple as fitting a new SV R/R (provided you can solder).

Geodude · 27-09-11, 12:35 PM

Bit of info on the cbr reg/rec http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ght=D%27Ecosse

27-09-11, 09:22 AM	#1
daveyrach Guest Posts: n/a	Broken down So i broke down this morning the RAC came out. The bike seemed to die electrically RAC man charged the battery and jump started the bike and did some tests. He says the alternator/magneto isn't charging because he was getting readings of between 11.98v and 12.12 volts going in and coming out of the reg/rec. He says the reg/rec may also be a problem. Does this sound right to those who are more up with vehicle electrics than me? If not what else can i check?? Also which part would need replacing, the rotor or the brushes? Thanks guys Last edited by daveyrach; 27-09-11 at 09:24 AM.

27-09-11, 10:10 AM	#2
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Broken down Just the regulator/rectifier, use search many many threads

27-09-11, 10:34 AM	#3
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Broken down is it lupus?

27-09-11, 11:00 AM	#4
daveyrach Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Broken down Whats the CBR upgrade I have been reading about? What should the reading on a multimeter be, I got the impression the RAC man was more suited to cars. Also what is the likelyhood of a alternator going on a 99 curvy with only 24,000 miles on it. Seem unlikely to me.

27-09-11, 12:24 PM	#5
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: Broken down Dont know if you have looked through this *fault finder guide* or not but it quite good. also have a look through my *battery thread* incase there is any pointers that may help. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

27-09-11, 12:32 PM	#7
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Broken down My curvy R/R died at 24000miles so it wouldnt assume it too young to croak. The CBR r/r change is just as simple as fitting a new SV R/R (provided you can solder).

27-09-11, 12:35 PM	#8
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: Broken down Bit of info on the cbr reg/rec http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ght=D%27Ecosse __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

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