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Motor conks out, erratic running

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by joshbob, Aug 30, 2012.

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  1. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    Thats what I like about AZ, "Dry Heat" most of the year. No lousy humidity. I hate humidity (except in the shower once in a while!) :eek:
    Fatboy128, Sep 2, 2012
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    Oh well, were in the cool if you put it like that.
    We don't have much humidity:rant::gah:
    cardboard, Sep 2, 2012
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    No humidity here either
    FLHTbiker, Sep 2, 2012
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    Did you run a wire from the bottom of the regulator to the frame?
    Tommyc, Sep 5, 2012
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  6. joshbob

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    No need to, Tommy. No grounding wire came with the regulator. The regulator body itself is grounded to the the brackets, which are grounded to the motor.

    Probably the best way to ground the regulator as there is no ground wire to come loose later on.
    joshbob, Sep 6, 2012
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  7. Tommyc

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    To "ground" it out the regulator would have to be mounted to bare metal correct? That extra wire is actually to transfer excess voltage from the altenator thru the regulator to a ground. My regulator is attached to a chrome bracket off the kickstand assembly.
    Tommyc, Sep 6, 2012
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  8. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Twinkees and Evos have you put the ground wire to the mounting bolt on the regulator.
    hotroadking, Sep 6, 2012
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