2002 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom "14v voltage regulator" Questions

...voltage is 14V @ 5000 rmp, voltage regulator/rectifer ok. I don't have tach but I only achieve around 13.5 when reved up. Any ideas? your voltage/reg. can be tested in a couple different ways check ...

should not vary at all. If you do not get 13.5-14V at the headlight terminals, or if voltage varies more than 1V or exceeds 14.2V, replace the voltage regulator. (They typically only last a few years.

...problem hook a battery charger to it, and check for spark with the full voltage. a good battery should read at least 12v not running, and rise to 13-14v at around 2000rpm if the regulator is ...

...voltage flowing into the battery, it should not read more that 14V even with the headlights on or off. Use the leads directly on the Battery poles + to + etc. It could also be a faulty Alternator, ...

...voltage while the bike is running. At idle you should get around 13-14v, at 4000 rpm you should get over 14. If you're getting less than 13 your charging system has a problem. Could be a bad voltage ...

...voltage regulator. you need a good battery, on old machines if one light goes out others will burn out also. make sure all of your bulbs are good. but make sure you have a good battery (6 Volts) that ...

...voltage, maybe to around 13.5v to 14v then quickly regulate back down to 13v...regulator is working o.k. The battery could just have a cell going bad in it and not holding the charge... if still not ...

14v the rr is not working, replace with one from a newish cb125.they are more reliable Also with main beam on the lights should get a little brighter when revved, if it gets very bright the voltage is

...voltage at the battery while the bike is running? you should check twice once at idle and once at the point where your lights are popping. if your battery is getting more than 14v then its possible ...

...voltage up to a higher level (13-14V) it only falls slightly when the lights are turned on again. It then (usually) sinks slowly and lights off-on will (usually) bring it back up again. Does this ...