82 gs750 charging issue

[lance4211]

I have an 82 gs750 that isnt charging the battery. Also the headlight quit working around the same time. So what im wondering is there something that can cause both of those to happen?

[cowboyup3371]

Welcome to the forum. You'll have a lot of good information coming to you once Basscliff sees your post and gives you the welcome packet. For now, verify your battery is good (fully charged) and then start working with the stator papers found on the GS Resources main page under the In the Garage section (need a multimeter)

For sake of assistance, also put your location in your profile and maybe one of us will be close enough to help out.

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. lance4211,

Overcharging can blow bulbs. Other wiring problems can cause bad connections, shorts, overheated connectors, melted insulation, blown fuses, etc. Check, test, clean, repair, or replace every electrical connection and ground on your entire bike. Then read the Stator Papers. For more information go to my website and see the stator and r/r testing and replacement guides and the electrical section page ("Electrical Odd and Ends") regarding the charging system. Check every item in the maintenance lists in your "mega-welcome". You have a 30 year old bike and they usually need about 20 years worth of maintenance.

Anyway, let me dump a TON of information on you and share some GS lovin'.

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Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Cleanup Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these tasks must be addressed in order to have a safe, reliable machine. This is what NOT to do: Top 10 Newbie Mistakes. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...



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[Redman]

I have an 82 gs750 that isnt charging the battery. Also the headlight quit working around the same time. So what im wondering is there something that can cause both of those to happen?

SHort answer (no pun intended) is "No".

Question for you: You have volt meter or test probe lamp?

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