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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by db252
Pop off your derby cover. If it smells worse than anything else you've smelled before, it's telling you your stator is fried.
solid advice. my builder told me to do the same after I changed VR and it didn't cure the issue. tested output wires with a multi meter, no voltage, pulled the derby cover and smoke came out....nasty stinky electrical smoke. stator was cooked.

 
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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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I had a similar problem two years ago at 0500 leaving Green River WY - crap.. Before that trip I had gone on line and printed out ALL the codes for my bike - then printed out just how to check the codes - took those papers and put them in a ziplock baggie and carried that in my tour pack - pulled out my papers - did my speedo check and read the codes - OUCH... turned around - 10 miles back to Green River - waited at the HD until they opened - took the mech about 5 min to tell me Stator was shot... Good news,, Stator in stock - bad news, reg NOT in stock,,,, next day air... over night at same motel, lol.. off the next day...

if you see bat light or volt drop - more than a better chance both are gone... if you can get by with a reg only,,, your lucky..
 
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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 09:15 PM
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My battery light & check engine light came on while heading to Sturgis a couple weeks ago. I took a chance at it being the regulator & it was. Changed it out & the volt meter stays around 14. More than likely it's the regulator. I did notice when taking the old one off, that the 3 prong plug was corroded. I have a feeling if I cleaned it up, it would be fine.
 
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