Over-Voltage Situation

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Over-Voltage Situation
Topic Started: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:14 pm (40 Views)
ImKLRlynuts	Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:14 pm Post #1
Posts: 3 Group: Members Member #162 Joined: Apr 18, 2009	My GPS kept turning off at highway speeds, but works fine at low power or on batteries alone. This got me wondering if I was getting bad power from the bike. Threw the multi-meter on the battery leads and sure enough, at idle voltage is 15v. During run-up to 4k rpm, the voltage crept up to ~16.5~17v. I stroked out the cash for a new regulator, but before I plugged it in, I performed the resistance test as described in the manual. The original regulator had the exact same readings as the new. So, Fred or anyone, have you had experience with a similar problem? The manual goes on to describe testing the stator coil circuit, but I was hoping I really didn't have to go there ($$$). It's an '03 A17 with 42k miles. Thanks, Mike S.
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capetownklr	Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:10 am Post #2
Posts: 2 Group: Members Member #186 Joined: Sep 24, 2009	Hi Mike, I would say that it is the regulator, as the stator only supplies the power, does not regulate it. The stator will always supply more than is needed and the regulator keeps the voltage at a safe level. Hope this helps. Jorg.
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ImKLRlynuts	Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:47 pm Post #3
Posts: 3 Group: Members Member #162 Joined: Apr 18, 2009	Hey Thanks Jorg, I bought a new regulator, but before I mounted it, I did the resistance test on both the old & new - they both indicated the exact same resistance pattern. Therefore, I did the resistance on the stator coil circuit & if I believe my Radio Shack multimeter, this circuit is at 11.5 Ohms instead of the 0.3 to 1.0 Ohms range that is the acceptable. There is some cleaning & connectivity work to be done. So now I am starting my parts ordering list: a) Atl/Gen cover gasket, b) left case cover gasket (I'm exploring the idea of replacing the original "DooHickey" while I'm at it, but the "Carl Method" of adjusting it has served me well for 6 yrs/ 42k miles). I haven't decided if I should bust the right case open & rebuild the clutch. BUT! I'm holding off ordering an OEM Stator & Leads ($380+) until I verify WTF is going on. I am debating if this would be a good point to upgrade to high-out system, but if I did that I would be obligated to purchase an electrically powered snowmobile suit. This is a vicious cycle; I'm reading on-line debates of Versys versus V-Strom: I'm a long way from the Rockies & Alaska! (My Old Man was an Aeronautical Engineer & in the 70's, he determined that a new car should be traded-in after 3 years, as maintenance costs exceed loan payments. I keep thinking of the paradigm). I love the experiences my KLR has provided for me, but when do you let go?
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