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so i'm having a problem with my bike, and i think the problem is the alternator - voltage is really low across the battery, even when the engine is running. can an alternator be repaired, or do I have to replace the whole thing?
now officially a troll, i guess. used to have a black 96 SE, until it broke down one too many times.
now I'm hunting for a motorycle.
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Not sure about repair or replacement but did you check to see if you have a seperate voltage reg. That could have gone bad.
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Originally posted by Eli:
so i'm having a problem with my bike, and i think the problem is the alternator - voltage is really low across the battery, even when the engine is running. can an alternator be repaired, or do I have to replace the whole thing?
alternator's can be rebuilt (usually what you get from the parts store is a reman). however unless you know whats wrong with it it may be difficult and its easier just to buy a new/remanufactured one.
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Originally posted by Andy W.:
Not sure about repair or replacement but did you check to see if you have a seperate voltage reg. That could have gone bad.
-Andy
Usually when the voltag reg goes it just creates way too much voltage (from experience).
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What kind of bike? Most bikes have generators and not alternators.
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it's a 73 honda cb350g. I'm sure about it being an alternator, not a generator: I got the clymer repair manual (which is pretty much worthless, but the only thing available)
besides, i thought generators got phased out in the 60s or so? maybe on dirt bikes they are still around though, I don't know.
now officially a troll, i guess. used to have a black 96 SE, until it broke down one too many times.
now I'm hunting for a motorycle.
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