Hey guys, need some help with charging issues on a '76 CB550F...
I pretty much totally re-wired this bike, and I used the Ford regulator and Radio Shack rectifier that have been talked about in this thread with the new wiring. I'm also running a brand new 12v 10ah sealed battery with the system. The problem is, the battery won't charge from the bike. I've tried two different brand new regulators and wired them both ways (white in the middle, green and black on either left or right). The battery will take a charge from a battery charger, but it is not charging when riding. This is very evident when after riding for awhile the bike poops out and dies.. After a charge on the battery tender the bike will fire right up again and go 'till it's once again dead.
What should I be looking for? What tests can I run? Help!?!?! ???
I pretty much totally re-wired this bike, and I used the Ford regulator and Radio Shack rectifier that have been talked about in this thread with the new wiring. I'm also running a brand new 12v 10ah sealed battery with the system. The problem is, the battery won't charge from the bike. I've tried two different brand new regulators and wired them both ways (white in the middle, green and black on either left or right). The battery will take a charge from a battery charger, but it is not charging when riding. This is very evident when after riding for awhile the bike poops out and dies.. After a charge on the battery tender the bike will fire right up again and go 'till it's once again dead.
What should I be looking for? What tests can I run? Help!?!?! ???