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7th June 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 122 Sportster/Buell Model: Xlh 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1979 Other Motorcycle Model: Heritage Softail Other Motorcycle Year: 2012
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Generator Blues
So... I had the bike out for a spin last weekend. 20 miles or so from the house, the generator light comes on. I turned around and made it home on the battery. I started in on the FSM testing of the generator and determined that is was not outputting at all. So, on to disassembly. I was quite surprised as to what I found. Turns out, one of the commutator bars in the armature decided to come out, taking out both of the brushes and destroying the brush plate. It then migrated its way inside to damage the coils as well. So, I essentially can re-use the case and the drive gear. Wish I had pics to share but I am sure you can imagine the carnage.
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7th June 2023
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Land Speed Record
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 703 Sportster/Buell Model: custom Sportster/Buell Year: na
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S*** can the generator you need a poweraythor
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8th June 2023
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: 37° 25' 28" N by -80° 03' 42" W
Posts: 11,496 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1975
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Originally Posted by jeffro57
S*** can the generator you need a poweraythor
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...if he’s currently producing a batch of them. If not might be a long wait. Maybe you have a crusty old electric motor shop near by that help you out. |
8th June 2023
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Piedmont North Carolina
Posts: 501 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL 1200 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1993 Other Motorcycle Model: H-D FLH Other Motorcycle Year: 1980
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Cycle Electric generator with built-in regulator. Buy, install, done. Yer welcome.
Jim
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8th June 2023
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Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 3,122 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH- old school chop Sportster/Buell Year: 1973 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1980 XL Other Motorcycle Model: Norton Combat Other Motorcycle Year: 1972
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Cycle Electric generator with built-in regulator. Buy, install, done. Yer welcome.
indeed. Been running them on 2 everyday riders and have had zero problems or concerns. And cheaper than a complete rebuild of your old one
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8th June 2023
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Cornelius, OR
Posts: 10,278
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Save your drive gear especially if it fits tight!
Unobtainium....
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8th June 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 122 Sportster/Buell Model: Xlh 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1979 Other Motorcycle Model: Heritage Softail Other Motorcycle Year: 2012
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I really dont ride the ole girl much. I bought a cycle electric 65A equivalent. This way I can still use me cool old electric frank's voltage regulator (assuming it still works). The drive gear was a tight fit so I plan to use it on the newe generator. I will hold onto what is left of the old one and piece it back together in my spare time to have it on the shelf.
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8th June 2023
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Piedmont North Carolina
Posts: 501 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL 1200 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1993 Other Motorcycle Model: H-D FLH Other Motorcycle Year: 1980
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I have never seen an Electric Frank's regulator that was bad, as long as all 3 wires were still on it.
Jim
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8th June 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pottstown PA.
Posts: 16,310 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH stroker Sportster/Buell Year: 1960 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 883 C Sportster/Buell Year #2: '03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BitterOldMan
I bought a cycle electric 65A equivalent. This way I can still use me cool old electric frank's voltage regulator (assuming it still works). The drive gear was a tight fit so I plan to use it on the newe generator.
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i applaud this.also,it's important to keep your old drive gear because the new generators don't come with one.
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72 1000cc barrels and XLR heads, S&S 4-1/2'' flywheels, sifton minus-minus cams, S&S super A w/ zippers thunderjet w/yost powertube, Andrews gears,and shafts, 72 oil pump, Morris magneto w/auto advance and single fire module, cycle electric generator w/electronic regulator,73 cu.in.
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