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Voltage Regulator

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Hi Guys -

I burned out the taillight bulb on my '83 GS1100E, replaced it, and the next ride blew a fuse, replaced it, and the next ride blew a different fuse.

Since this is the first electrical problems in 3 years, I decided to replace the fuse and break out the voltmeter, and cold I'm pulling 18v at 3000 rpm's, so I'm certain that my voltage regulator is screwy.

But what to replace it with ?

OEM Suzuki, or is there a better aftermarket one that isn't $200.00 ?
 
Yes search. Bet there are 20,000 posts here about the charging system.

First thing is to check the R/R grounds.
 
If you are overcharging you have a blown regulator. Read GS stator in my signature.

if you want to spend more money keep riding it.
 
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Not to worry - I shut it down as soon as I checked the voltage, and I have no intention of frying it !
 
robertbarr said:
Hmm. This new software doesn't show up links as well as the previous version. Is there a way to highlight a link?
Click to expand...

I have always BOLDED my links. They don't seem to show up any differently with the new "improved" software.

Question, Mr. Barr, do you have your links underlined? I know the options for some browsers are "always", "hover" and "never".
Might want to check your settings.

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I still say check the R/R grounds. I'm not sure about this particular bike, but many GS bikes have startlingly poor grounds, and if they fail, the R/R won't function.
 
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