Where is the AC generator on a GL1000?
The GL1000s have a 3-phase-AC-generator located on the left side of the engine above the clutch in the rear engine cover. The alternator is maintenance-free, You would have to pull the engine to get access to it.
What causes a regulator rectifier to run hot?
To have voltage, the battery needs to have a reliable ground connection. If the link is bad and the voltage is faulty, this can cause the regulator rectifier to run hotter than usual. Things like poor grounding, a loose or weak battery, and a worn battery connection can all lead to regulator rectifier failure. Key Signs to Look For
Where is the Charger located on a GL1000?
Go to a garage or shop where they sell automotive batteries, they usually have special devices (load testers) to check the battery. It is not possible to make reliable tests with a normal gauge/multimeter. The GL1000s have a 3-phase-AC-generator located on the left side of the engine above the clutch in the rear engine cover.
What causes the rectifier on a bike to fail?
Depending on where your bike’s regulator rectifier is located, the part can overheat. When it overheats, the component could fail fast. Other common causes for regulator rectifier failure involve the battery. To have voltage, the battery needs to have a reliable ground connection.
To have voltage, the battery needs to have a reliable ground connection. If the link is bad and the voltage is faulty, this can cause the regulator rectifier to run hotter than usual. Things like poor grounding, a loose or weak battery, and a worn battery connection can all lead to regulator rectifier failure. Key Signs to Look For
The GL1000s have a 3-phase-AC-generator located on the left side of the engine above the clutch in the rear engine cover. The alternator is maintenance-free, You would have to pull the engine to get access to it.
How does the Honda GL1000 charger system work?
There are cheaper ones with only three diodes, but these are not used in GoldWings. The more load you put on a generator, the more its output voltage collapses. Honda engineers put a variable load in the shape of a regulator on one coil of the stator. This regulator shunts current to the ground, thus simulating heavy load.
What should I do if my rectifier gets hot?
Second you need to make sure that your fuse is a small as possible that will handle the current draw of the device. too large a fuse and you will not have the protection that a fuse in a circuit is designed to protect. What are you plugging into your 12V outlet?