electrical charging

Gents, be gentle with me here... I'm not a mechanic and this is my first bike. That said, I'm also not a total dummy. I have the manual(s) and have some experience with working on small engines. But if I call the magneto the stator or call the stator the alternator... I'm sorry in advance...

I'm working on designing the rewire for my 1981 XS400SE (4G5). I plan to use an RR38 regulator/rectifier and a simplified design for the wiring. I'm hoping this will eventually be an easy to follow diagram for any of you contemplating carrying out a rewire Can anybody point out any places I'm...

Hi everybody, I'm a French dude, and pretty new in mechanic or electrical. I hope my English will be understandable. I have a xs400 4g5 1980 se. The bike was running good but few days ago it stopped at a red light. After waiting few minutes I achieved starting the bike again and riding...

Good morning lads, Been having troubles with my charging system now that I've been putting the kms on the bike. I've been using this battery http://www.amazon.ca/UPG-UB1250-Sealed-Lead-Batteries/dp/B001DL9IBC After a good ride at highway speed it seems to fry the battery. I pulled...