brianmacza Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I just replaced my stator - all 3 poles were shorted to ground on the old one... RR is ok, and its charging just fine now. QUestion is, does anyone with an electronics bent have a circuit that can be cobbled in to put a 'charge LED' someplace on the dash to verify charge function? Its something that I think is a huge oversight on Honda's part - particularly with the stator and RR of the old carby XX's being fairly low spec. Help? ANyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbracerx Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I just replaced my stator - all 3 poles were shorted to ground on the old one... RR is ok, and its charging just fine now. QUestion is, does anyone with an electronics bent have a circuit that can be cobbled in to put a 'charge LED' someplace on the dash to verify charge function? Its something that I think is a huge oversight on Honda's part - particularly with the stator and RR of the old carby XX's being fairly low spec. Help? ANyone?? Subscribing as I would like a solution for this also that is not a $60 LED package... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 A "charge light", otherwise known as an "idiot light", doesn't do much more than tell you the charging system has failed completely, which is better than nothing, I suppose. You would be better off, IMHO, installing a voltage meter, so you can monitor the real state of the stator/RR output. There are many available and have been mentioned numerous times here on the board. I have one of these: Volt Meter I like this one because it also has a thermometer so I can know just how hot or cold it is and it's relatively inexpensive. I mounted it here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmacza Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 A "charge light", otherwise known as an "idiot light", doesn't do much more than tell you the charging system has failed completely, which is better than nothing, I suppose. You would be better off, IMHO, installing a voltage meter, so you can monitor the real state of the stator/RR output. There are many available and have been mentioned numerous times here on the board. I have one of these: Volt Meter I like this one because it also has a thermometer so I can know just how hot or cold it is and it's relatively inexpensive. I mounted it here: Have hunted locally for a multifunction display like that for a while... 3rd world countries don't get the good shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBird Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Why not an Acumen Voltage indicator plus gear indicator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Why not an Acumen Voltage indicator plus gear indicator? Or a Datel digital voltmeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 A "charge light", otherwise known as an "idiot light", doesn't do much more than tell you the charging system has failed completely, which is better than nothing, I suppose. You would be better off, IMHO, installing a voltage meter, so you can monitor the real state of the stator/RR output. There are many available and have been mentioned numerous times here on the board. I have one of these: Volt Meter I like this one because it also has a thermometer so I can know just how hot or cold it is and it's relatively inexpensive. I mounted it here: If you buy this one make sure it doesn't see water. I've gone throw 3 of them now. Won't put another on but that Acumen looks great going to have to look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 A "charge light", otherwise known as an "idiot light", doesn't do much more than tell you the charging system has failed completely, which is better than nothing, I suppose. You would be better off, IMHO, installing a voltage meter, so you can monitor the real state of the stator/RR output. There are many available and have been mentioned numerous times here on the board. I have one of these: Volt Meter I like this one because it also has a thermometer so I can know just how hot or cold it is and it's relatively inexpensive. I mounted it here: If you buy this one make sure it doesn't see water. I've gone throw 3 of them now. Won't put another on but that Acumen looks great going to have to look into it. Good point; I forgot to mention that. I never ride in the rain and am careful around it when washing the bike, so it didn't occur to me to include that fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbracerx Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I found the Acumen here but with the BB specific plug and play harness it is $159! Anyone have a cheaper source? http://motojunker.com/index.php?main_page=...56da378ae271057 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I found the Acumen here but with the BB specific plug and play harness it is $159! Anyone have a cheaper source? http://motojunker.com/index.php?main_page=...56da378ae271057 They are smoking glue on the harness prices. The harness cost almost as much as the gauge, looked up the instructions and it is only 5 wires so no way I'm paying $58+ for a harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbracerx Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I found the Acumen here but with the BB specific plug and play harness it is $159! Anyone have a cheaper source? http://motojunker.com/index.php?main_page=...56da378ae271057 They are smoking glue on the harness prices. The harness cost almost as much as the gauge, looked up the instructions and it is only 5 wires so no way I'm paying $58+ for a harness. Yep, I agree - the universal version seems like the ticket unless there is a cheaper source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Have hunted locally for a multifunction display like that for a while... 3rd world countries don't get the good shit. It might take me a while to get it done, due to a very hectic work schedule, but if you are interested in this unit, I can see about acquiring one and then sending it to you. I have no idea about how much shipping or customs might be, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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