charging issue

  1. Denis

    Voltage regulator

    I have a 1981 Yamaha xs400 special 2 and was wondering if I can get some advice on how to test my voltage regulator shown in the attachment. Runs and rides perfectly ONCE started, but as of right now the lights don’t even come on when key is turned. Jumping it does the job and like I said runs...
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    • battery charging issue voltage regulator
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  2. djMaldoror

    Charging system advice, battery is overcharging, sulphur smell...

    Hi gang! Newbie here, first post so go easy on me ;) I'm a metalsmith, not an electrician, and I bought an '81 XS400 Special just a few months back. Just getting familiar with using a multimeter (i.e. check the battery for voltage). Background - It was partially modded to a cafe / rat racer by...
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    • battery cafe racer build project charging issue newbie
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  3. anonymosaurus_RXS

    Four wires from stator

    Hello all, In my pursuit to figure out my charging issue I'm noticing I have four yellow wires coming from my stator, that hooks to a male connector with three yellow wires that continues into the loom. Everything I've read, I'm only seeing that there should be THREE yellow wires coming from the...
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