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Reg/Rec Failure Symptoms

#1 PostAuthor: FOZ1A » Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:31 pm

As Above, i have a combined reg/rec, what are the symptoms if its failing.

Out of nowhere i have a flat spot around 4k , i can ride through it, but it feels like it running out of fuel. I have had the carbs off and they were clean, fuel tap - Pingle - clean and flows as it should, no other work to the bike over the winter except oil and filter change. Scratching my head with this one!!

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Re: Reg/Rec Failure Symptoms

#2 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:30 pm

If reg/rect working as should,you should get around 14.6 v dc across battery at around 3k revs,if you dont have a meter,start in the dark and see if headlamp goes brighter when you rev up as a quick check..
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Re: Reg/Rec Failure Symptoms

#3 PostAuthor: Kev1R » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:04 pm

When my factory original reg rec failed in the late 80's I fitted an electrexworld unit which has been on since.
The symptom was a boiled dry battery and battery acid where you don't want it!
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Re: Reg/Rec Failure Symptoms

#4 PostAuthor: Captain Custard » Wed Aug 22, 2018 10:43 pm

I had a similar problem - turned out the points were pitted to hell!

Cleaned them up with a bit of emery cloth and off we go.
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