Where is the rectifier on a motorcycle?
Different motorcycle manufacturers install the regulator rectifier in different locations of the bike, with some placing the part near the radiator or other sections of the bike that impede airflow.
What’s inside a rectifier?
The rectifier circuit, which is typically made from a set of cleverly interlocked diodes, converts alternating current to direct current. A better type of rectifier circuit uses four rectifier diodes, in a special circuit called a bridge rectifier.
Will a motorcycle start with a bad rectifier?
A rectifier converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) to charge the battery. Since motorcycles require battery power to start them up, a bad rectifier will eventually result in the motorcycle not able to start.
Does a rectifier need to be grounded?
Re: rectifier grounding The stock rectifier doesn’t need a case ground. But, some rectifiers need a frame connection to aid the heat sink function.
What are the symptoms of a faulty regulator rectifier?
A bad voltage regulator can even affect your car’s engine. For example, as this car part stops working properly, you might notice your car’s engine sputters or stalls once in a while. It might also have trouble accelerating as you drive.
What does a faulty rectifier do?
Depending on the location of the regulator rectifier, the part can easily overheat. Ground connections are important for good voltage, and if there is faulty voltage, the regulator rectifier can run hot. Bad grounding, corroded battery connection and poor or loose battery connections will cause faulty voltage.
Do you have to ground a voltage regulator?
Reference is generated by grounded zener diode and output feedback voltage is derived from potential divider that is connected to output and ground. So the ground is absolutely necessary for voltage regulator to work.
What is the stator on the V-Star 1100?
It contains the stator. The stator is basically some wire wrapped around a core. When a magnet passes near the core, an AC voltage is generated. This voltage is fed to the rectifier/regulator. The rectifier/regulator can be either 1 integrated device, or 2 separate devices. On the V*1100 it is 1 integrated device.
How does a rectifier work on a V * 1100?
On the V*1100 it is 1 integrated device. The rectifier has the simple job of converting the voltage that comes from the alternator, which is AC or alternating current, to DC, which is direct current. The regulator makes sure that the total voltage going to the battery from the rectifier is at a safe level for the battery.
How do you charge a V Star 1100?
Turn off the engine. Move the meter leads to pins 1 & 3. Start the engine. (with the connector unplugged) You should be reading about 48 vAC. Turn off the engine. Move the meter leads to pins 2 & 3. Start the engine. (with the connector unplugged) You should be reading about 48 vAC. Turn off the engine.
Are there any issues with the V Star charging system?
The V-Star 1100 Charging System The V-Star 1100 Charging System There is a lot of issues noted online about the V*1100 charging system. Mainly that the battery gets real hot, may appear to be bloated, and no longer works. This and the ‘dead battery’ issues appear a lot.