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Voltage Regulator

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Gents, I have a 1977 Honda Goldwing GL1000. I need a voltage regulator for it. Not a regulator/rectifier. Any help?
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have a read of this. OL Fogey site is brilliant.
http://www.wingovations.com/regulator-r ... 4579471117
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handyandy64 wrote:Gents, I have a 1977 Honda Goldwing GL1000. I need a voltage regulator for it. Not a regulator/rectifier. Any help?
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Why do you need a voltage regulator?
Overcharging?
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Low charging at low rpm, excess charging at high rpm
12.42 v to 15.5 v



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handyandy64 wrote:Low charging at low rpm, excess charging at high rpm
12.42 v to 15.5 v

Really that is high charging at all rpm. At idle a properly working motorcycle charging system from the 70's will usually be less than 12 volts. But yes, looks like it's time for a regulator. ;)

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handyandy64 wrote:Low charging at low rpm, excess charging at high rpm
12.42 v to 15.5 v



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I'm thinking that it might not be a bad voltage regulator, the "overcharging" complaint seems to come up every couple of months. Do a search On "overcharging" and I think that you'll find your answer.

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