rectifier issues

[ivers]

i have just got my 1100 special back on the road after sitting about 2 years. This is the second time in the last 5 I have revived it. I got some ignition and carberator problems lined out, but i tested the rectifier according to the clymer manual resistance check and on all the leads i was comeing up with an open circut. The bike will run, I even took it for a short test ride.
The field coil magnetises, but I think I am running on the battery alone. It is my understanding that if you have a good battery your bike doesn't need the ac genorateor or the rectifier.

If there is anyone who can confirm or clairify this I would appriciate it.

[rover]

Lights and ignition require electricity. If the rectifier is not working, you will run the battery down, and when the voltage gets down to around 10 volts, the ignition will not fire the spark plugs, and you will then get some very good excersize.

[LoserShoes]

What are you using to check the diodes? Some the cheaper DMM's don't source enough current to turn the diode on. There should be a little diode symbol next to one of the lower resistance ranges. Also check you DMM manual.


Steve

[Geezer]

You will find charging system diagnostic info here.
http://www.OregonMotorcycleParts.com/FAQ.html

Geezer

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Ivers,

If you find your rect/reg. fried, go to the Product Evaluations forum, look at the new thread on Geezer's Reg/Rect unit, and you can get one from him!!
T.C.

[Geezer]

T.C. thanx for the plug, this time of year I need all the help I can get.

However I always do the best I can to help people to figure out the problem so they don't have to buy and try a part to see if it's what they need.

Geezer

[ivers]

thanks for the help guys, i have some more tests to run, but it looks like i am going to have to open up the pocket book again.

so those reg/recs of yours geezer are better than factory and have a lifetime warrenty?

sounds offully good i'll let you know.
thanks again!

[Geezer]

In the words of Tony the tiger, they're Gr-r-rate.

I set out to make a R/R that was so heavy duty it wouldn't fail but I also ended up making one that improves charging.

I guaranty it for as long as you own your bike and for some of us, that's a long time.

Geezer