Need a VR I believe

[phatchopper300]

I believe I checked the charging system correctly and have a bad VR. The stator tested good. Brand new battery. No increase in volts on battery with above idle. I came across a thread about the circuit breaker. Does the breaker just protect the system if it has popped out. Or will that correct the VR when pushed back in. Sorry not at the bike and just asking. I bet I need to replace the VR. Right? Does anyone have the correct model # I need for 06 RB? Whats the VR's run in price?

 

[armad]

If the ckt brkr is tripped it will be an open ckt to the battery and you will get no voltage change at the battery. The breaker protects over charging the battery due to a surge. Try resetting the breaker. You should have approx 14-14.5 volts at the battery if the regulator is working. If your stator tested good it has to be a bad regulator, open wire regulator to battery, or a tripped breaker

 

[phatchopper300]

Thanks for your thoughts Armad. I will be checking this tonight. Let hope its just a tripped brkr.

 

[V]

Just to throw this out was your bike checked for the voltage regulator recall? There were a few bad regulators and they have a date code stamped on them. affected some 05 and some 06. there was also a inline fuse repair to replace the circuit breaker.

 

[phatchopper300]

Just to throw this out was your bike checked for the voltage regulator recall? There were a few bad regulators and they have a date code stamped on them. affected some 05 and some 06. there was also a inline fuse repair to replace the circuit breaker.

I emailed BD with my vin to check and make sure. Would they still replace even after 4 years later?


**Update yes the VR was replaced in the recall. I will just have to check the brkr and if not I feel its the VR for sure. Thanks for input

 

[RRRUFF]

Yes the circuit breaker is there to protect your electrical system from an overcharging condition. Try resetting and check your voltage at the battery. There was a recall on the VR's that had an 06 in the number on the VR. BDM finally went to a fix that was installing a 40 amp inline fuse to replace the circuit breaker, which didn't fix the faulty VRs, just add a different level of protection and I was told that if the VR failed it would be replaced since I had brought it in for the recall. If it is the VR the a 40 amp series type is required. Hope this helps.

 

[phatchopper300]

Yes the circuit breaker is there to protect your electrical system from an overcharging condition. Try resetting and check your voltage at the battery. There was a recall on the VR's that had an 06 in the number on the VR. BDM finally went to a fix that was installing a 40 amp inline fuse to replace the circuit breaker, which didn't fix the faulty VRs, just add a different level of protection and I was told that if the VR failed it would be replaced since I had brought it in for the recall. If it is the VR the a 40 amp series type is required. Hope this helps.[/QUOTE

Thanks for the input RRRUFF! Keeping fingers crossed that its the brkr. Not close to bike and will be checking tonight after work. Will report the find.

 

[mcgroom]

If it ends up being the regulator, here are a couple of links to what we have availiable from Custom Chrome.

If we can help you out with some forum pricing, PM me a part number and I will shoot you over price and avail.

http://www.customchrome.net/icatalog/Full.aspx?Page=605

 

[phatchopper300]

Well update not as easy as I thought. It's not the brkr. Button was not out I did hit it a few times to be sure. Started engine and checked the battery volts and no change with throttle pressure. I guess a new VR is order. Now does it need to be 38amp or 40amp. Of course looking for the best price without suffering for quality.

 

[Brew]

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[DRBarnhart]

If go here...

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/11183-night-trains-tech-tip-week.html

... and scroll down to tip #4 you can check your VR!

Dennis

 

[phatchopper300]

If go here...

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/11183-night-trains-tech-tip-week.html

... and scroll down to tip #4 you can check your VR!

Dennis

Thanks for the link. I had done this last night and stator is good. So its off to get a VR.

 

[DRBarnhart]

Thanks for the link. I had done this last night and stator is good. So its off to get a VR.

Sorry, didn't read anywhere in this thread that you had already checked the VR...

Just tryin' to save you little cash if possible.

Dennis

 

[phatchopper300]

Well replaced the VR still no change on the brand new battery when cracking the throttle. I did check the stator but looks like it will be changed also.

 

[DRBarnhart]

Well replaced the VR still no change on the brand new battery when cracking the throttle. I did check the stator but looks like it will be changed also.

That's why I suggested testing it before replacing it!

And, if you checked your stator as suggested in the thread I quoted and it checked good (AC voltage increases as RPM increases) then you have a bad circuit breaker or wiring problem.

So, question is, you gonna throw more parts at it? Or do some troubleshooting?

Dennis

 

[phatchopper300]

That's why I suggested testing it before replacing it!

And, if you checked your stator as suggested in the thread I quoted and it checked good (AC voltage increases as RPM increases) then you have a bad circuit breaker or wiring problem.

So, question is, you gonna throw more parts at it? Or do some troubleshooting?

Dennis

Thanks for the sugestions. Is there a way to check the circuit brkr. I did first see when this all happened to see if the circuit brkr was tripped or in the out position. Could I just bypass the curcuit brkr and direct wire the VR B+ to the pos. side of battery to to see if it is the circuit brkr. And if that was the problem replace the brkr.

 

[DRBarnhart]

Is there a way to check the circuit brkr.

There's a couple of ways:
1. You could disconnect the wires from it and check continuity accross it's terminals.
2. You could leave it connected, put one of your meter leads on a good ground them make sure you measure 12V on both circuit breaker terminals.

Could I just bypass the curcuit brkr and direct wire the VR B+ to the pos. side of battery to to see if it is the circuit brkr.

You could although keep in mind that you have no "protection" when you do that so I wouldn't run it for long...

And if that was the problem replace the brkr.

If that turned out to be the problem you could replace it with another circuit breaker or take it out completely and install a 40A inline fuse.

Good luck!!

Dennis

 

[phatchopper300]

Thanks for all the advise DRBarnhart. Will be doing some more investgation tonight. Just to rule the brkr out of the equation. I will retest the VR again with the insturctions from NIGHT TRAIN. Thanks for finding that and posting it for me.

 

[DRBarnhart]

Thanks for all the advise DRBarnhart. Will be doing some more investgation tonight. Just to rule the brkr out of the equation. I will retest the VR again with the insturctions from NIGHT TRAIN. Thanks for finding that and posting it for me.

You're very welcome!
And if anything comes up that you question please ask... unlike Night Train, I'm still here and working at getting all the sick pups well!

Dennis

 

[phatchopper300]

Well I followed your advise DRBarnhart. I tested the brkr and it tested good. So I went back to the VR and did all the tests and found it was bad. I had a new one ready to put on and guess what....................... works like a charm. battery before starting the engine was about 12.8v when at idle its at 13.5 and crack at the throttle was 14.43v. Ready to ride this weekend. Will be changing engine oil, filter and primary fluid. Again thanks for advise and help! Time to ride!!!!!