What can cause a stator to go bad?
There are a few things that may cause a stator to fail. Too heavy of a load when operating accessories (winch,heated grips,headlights, etc). If working several of these items at one time (plowing/pulling/possibly stuck at night) you would overload the system. This could cause either the stator or rectifier to fry.
What should the charging voltage be on a Harley stator?
You can use 13 as a good all around battery voltage. That is a good healthy battery staying charged just above 12 volts. Example only: Let’s say the stator is rated for 10 amps x 13-volt battery: 10 x 13=130 watt charging system. So you have a 130-watt charging system in this example.
How to test an ATV stator, rectifier and battery?
If your vehicle’s electrical system isn’t charging properly, and your regulator/rectifier is one that can’t be completely tested with a multimeter, use a process of elimination to determine which of the three main components is at fault. Watch the video below for more on how to test an ATV stator, rectifier and battery.
Can a stator be tested with the engine off?
Additionally, a discharged battery will need to be brought up to full charge prior to static or load testing it. A technician uses a multimeter to test a stator, either with or without a running engine. With the engine off, a technician can test for a broken winding wire.
How to fully troubleshoot your motorcycles charging system?
Check for resistance or continuity through the stator’s windings: (The bike does not need to be running to do this test) • Set your multi-meter to the resistance (ohms Ω) setting. • Disconnect the stator’s wire harness connector.
You can use 13 as a good all around battery voltage. That is a good healthy battery staying charged just above 12 volts. Example only: Let’s say the stator is rated for 10 amps x 13-volt battery: 10 x 13=130 watt charging system. So you have a 130-watt charging system in this example.
What do I need to charge my Kawasaki lawn mower?
So you need to trace and check each component/connection in the charging system from a good starting point. Bear in mind also that the system ground needs to be a good connection. This is usually done at one of the engine mounting bolts along with the battery negative cable and other grounding connections.
How can I tell if my Kawasaki bike is charging?
Put the volt meter accross the battery with the bike off, and then take your reading with it running and reved up, there should be a noticable difference. If not, you’re not charging. With your reading at 12.65 volts reved up something is wrong.
Why is the regulator on my Harley stator not working?
The regulator protects the battery voltage and when the battery voltage climbs too high it shuts off current to ground and bleeds it off as heat. That is what the heat fins on the regulator box are for, to dissipate the heat. If the regulator did not monitor the voltage to your battery it would destroy it.