I have a 1996 Softail FLSTC.

I few weeks ago I had an electrical shutdown.

I checked the stator and it checks out. The battery is brand new. So I assume the problem is the regulator/rectifier or a drain in the system somewhere.

I checked the regulator per these instructions.
http://blog.jpcycles.com/step-by-ste...arging-system/

one pair of the values I got back is 1630/1630 instead of the 500 (0.5V). Is that still ok since they are the same values or is it an indication that the regulator is fried since they are not 500?

Also when after starting the engine I disconnect the battery and measure the output from the regulator itself shouldn't I get around 13-14V DC?
I get about 0.7V


Any thoughts are appreciated.

 

I've NEVER disconnected the battery with the bike running when checking regulator voltage output. I always thought that might blow out the regulator. You should be getting over 13v at the battery with the wires all connected.