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Hi All,
I have a question concerning the stator output on a 2005 Ultra Classic. I noticed on my last ride the volt meter did not move off of 12 volts. I hooked up my meter and got no reading over 12 volts regardless of engine RPM. Should be around 14 to 14.5 volts or so.
Battery is almost new. It measured 12.8 volts after sitting overnight so it looked to be good. I disconnected the stator from the voltage regulator and measured the voltage generated by the stator. It was between 25 to 50 or so volts at different RPM's. So to me the stator voltage looked good.
Next I measured the resistance between the stator pins (there are 2 pins) and frame ground. I got a reading of around 6 ohms (basicly a short circuit) . It is my understanding it should read open circuit between the pins and ground.
My question is can the stator develop voltage even if it is grounded. Then if so it must not generate enough current to charge the battery or the voltage regulator is bad.
Thanks
Steve
I have a question concerning the stator output on a 2005 Ultra Classic. I noticed on my last ride the volt meter did not move off of 12 volts. I hooked up my meter and got no reading over 12 volts regardless of engine RPM. Should be around 14 to 14.5 volts or so.
Battery is almost new. It measured 12.8 volts after sitting overnight so it looked to be good. I disconnected the stator from the voltage regulator and measured the voltage generated by the stator. It was between 25 to 50 or so volts at different RPM's. So to me the stator voltage looked good.
Next I measured the resistance between the stator pins (there are 2 pins) and frame ground. I got a reading of around 6 ohms (basicly a short circuit) . It is my understanding it should read open circuit between the pins and ground.
My question is can the stator develop voltage even if it is grounded. Then if so it must not generate enough current to charge the battery or the voltage regulator is bad.
Thanks
Steve