Charging System Issues
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Thanks man, trying to keep things original. 6V provides lousy lighting at night but I rarely ride during dark hours. Had the same battery box and put an agm battery in it. Cooked it pretty good so I had to toss it. Pissed me off because I just bought it and not cheap. I may try it again if the regulator is consistent, a little hesitant at this point.
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Hi, this a great question. Please check this site out. It should answer most questions
Perry Ruiters 2 brush conversion
I have 4 generators converted by him. All my bikes are riders and have gone many miles.
Perry Ruiters 2 brush conversion
I have 4 generators converted by him. All my bikes are riders and have gone many miles.
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Great article by Perry, think I'm gonna send mine to him to convert, Then I will know the actual condition of my gennie. The one that is on there is pushing 30 years. Got the electronic regulator on order. I may stay with the LA battery, after the agm one getting destroyed I'm a little reluctant. I run a sealed battery in my '70 Sportster with a Cycle Electric gennie, runs great, charges well.
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I kind of like the LA batteries actually, they seem to have more reseeve power to them. My knuckle really seems to like it as I run spot lights and a lot of load sometimes if I get caught out at night.
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Had Bruce Palmer's manuals open yesterday covering battery maintenance. He suggests checking periodically with an old style hydrometer for correct electrolyte levels. States around 3 years average life but has seen them go as long as 10 years when properly maintained......................... out to the garage...
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