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    Have not will have to give it a try, thanks for the tip.
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    Got my charging system working and did a 300 mile loop today to test it out and one surprise I got was that my fuel mileage had increased by 6 MPG. I did not know a charging fault would cause a decrease in mileage. Has anyone else noticed this? I plan on adding a voltage gauge or monitor later but in the mean time I bought a cheap battery/charging monitor form Advance and plugged it into my passenger outlet. Real easy to check when you stop at a red light.
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    Saw a real nice Blonde 1st Gen outside a church in Moncks Corner Sc this morning,
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    Your right I am wrong, it sucks to get old but in my defense it has been 30+ years since I had it.
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    Riding up to Myrtle Beach this morning (I hate riding in Myrtle Beach) and saw a couple on a silver and purple 99 right where Bus 17 and 17 Split at 11:00 am I don't think they saw me but I waved.
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    Hardly ever had any issues with the the old Ford V-6's
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    Did you stop by and get a Bottle of Wine from Chateau Morriset?
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    I actually had to go look.
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    A few more scratches and it will be time to change color.
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    Prayers sent
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    About the same here 25K out of the Avons 2 up 50% of the time.
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    How about when you go to a colder climate should you adjust? I checked my tires in SC at 90 degree outside temp and was good (checked in the morning before riding) . When I got up the next morning in the mountains at 60 degrees I was 3 pounds light so I topped them off and off course next time I checked them cold in SC they were 3 pounds over.
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    First check to make sure it is charging or not, if the reading at your battery is the same with the bike off as it is on you are not charging at all, if it is above 14.5 your regulator is probably bad. You can get the R/R off without taking the lowers off but it is much easier if you do, just remove the 2 10mm headed bolts. Once I had the R/R in hand squeeze on the back of the connecter and pull. I have seen some pics where the connecter was obviously bad. the connecter has six positions however only 5 have conductors, if you hold it so the side with two conductors that is your battery - on the left and + on the right and the bottom ones are your stator windings. Set your meter to the lowest resistance scale and measure between pins 1&2, then pins 1&3, and finally between pins 2&3. All readings should be approximately .3 ohms. Make sure you correct for lead resistance. Next, set the meter to a resistance setting greater than 100 ohms. Connect one lead to ground and use the other lead to test each stator terminal for a short to ground. All should read open. Check the output of the stator, set your meter to read AC voltage on a scale greater than 100 volts. Start the engine and read each pair of terminals in the same order as in the resistance check, 1&2, 1&3 and 2&3. At normal idle speed, voltage should be around 20~25 volts AC on each pair. Rev engine to 4000 RPM and read voltage on each pair again. Voltage @ 4000 RPM should be around 100~110 volts AC. All pairs should read equal voltages.
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    The freeze plug on mine started leaking and I thought it was oil at first.
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    Had a good visit with Earl on the way back from Newport News even if I was in the car. Got home and took the connecter off the R/R and a bunch of sand came out of the connector. I measured the stator at the R/R connecter and it read good. I then put it back together and I am charging now at 13.89 VDC +.3 VDC. Not sure if I want to trust it, even if I am getting good readings. I really want to thank Steel Horse Cowboy, Owen and Earl for the assistance. I guess all I can do now is keep an eye on it tot see if it keeps working or not.
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    I have one on one of my RSV's and I love it.
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    Thoughts and prayers go out.
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    Headed out bright and early this morning heading to Newport News with a planned stop to see Earl in Greenville NC. Stopped about an hour out to top off and get some breakfast and the bike would not crank. I should have known something was up when the radio went out but I thought it was the connections inside the fairing so I paid no attention to it. Thought maybe it was the just the battery but after push starting it the neutral light did not brighten up any when I reved it. Made it to within 30 mins of home before it just gave up, had my wife bring me a battery and was able to get home. Once home I checked the voltage and 12.07 VDC not matter if it was reved or not. Since I was already 3 hours behind I transferred all my stuff to the car and off I went will troubleshoot when I get home. I guess I will start with the rectifier and hope that fixes it I really don't want to buy a stator.
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    Glade you liked it, you can switch clutch baskets to try to get rid of the whine but it does not always work.
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    Looks like the United Sates to me.
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    Great road never knew it had a name, I guess I am behind the times. Thanks for the post, wonder what other roads I have ridden that I did not know I rode.
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    Earl sounds good I will give you a shout in the morning, Joe
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    Leaving tomorrow morning was looking at riding up 117 to Goldsboiro then 258 the rest of the way. Be nice to meet up with yall.
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    Going to be in Newport News next week if anyone wants to meet up.
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