Wed, 2 Sep 1998 17:03:21 +0100 - Message No. 3906
From: gmitropoulos@pnc.co.uk

Subject: Update: Electrical Problems - Regulator Rectifier


Hi all

First of all a big thanks to everyone who tried to help. And an even bigger
thanks to Nikos Karalis who sent his spare regulator-rectifier (RR) from
Greece just in case it could be fitted on my @ (which it could not).

The problem has not been solved yet, as I still havent got a new RR.
However I have noticed a pattern which implies that the RR is responsible
for the problem. When I go out for short rides I have no problem at all, as
long as the bike stops often (and the RR cools down). If the bike gets
ridden for longer without swiching off (longer than 30-45 minutes) then the
next day or the day after next, the energy available is not enough to turn
the starter motor. That implies that the bike is using the RR while cool
but when the RR gets hot, the @ starts using the battery. After a while the
battery gets drained and...

I think this pattern explains everything, if you disagree please throw your
ideas to me!!

Thanks again for your help guys

George





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