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    #16
    I understand your worries. Those stator wires do get quite warm like others have said. I separated all three of mine with tape and wire loom so they won't become one hot bundle but instead three warm connections. Your battery charging voltage is identical to mine. My battery is fully charged after a ride.
    Occasionally check battery voltages at idle and 4k rpm to make sure you're not overcharging.

    One more thing: Did you do a voltage drop test from the R/R positive feed? I put a jumper between where it connects into the harness and put the meter leads between that and the battery (+). If it's more than say .5 volts then you most likely have a connection that need replacing. There usually are a few before it tees into the harness that goes to the switch. This will gain you some charging voltage. The suggestion to split the ground to battery and frame is wise. Backup grounds are a smart thing to do on these old things.
    Erik

    1982 GS550M

    Dyna S, Dyna greens, coil relay mod w/LED, Sonic Springs (.90)

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      #17
      the connection test in the stator pages is for a maximimum of 0.2v but that should be confirmed at 5000 rpm when there is max load. If you are charge rate will be very slow below 13.0v. The minimum charging I would recommend is 13.5v.



      Originally posted by Missile99 View Post
      I understand your worries. Those stator wires do get quite warm like others have said. I separated all three of mine with tape and wire loom so they won't become one hot bundle but instead three warm connections. Your battery charging voltage is identical to mine. My battery is fully charged after a ride.
      Occasionally check battery voltages at idle and 4k rpm to make sure you're not overcharging.

      One more thing: Did you do a voltage drop test from the R/R positive feed? I put a jumper between where it connects into the harness and put the meter leads between that and the battery (+). If it's more than say .5 volts then you most likely have a connection that need replacing. There usually are a few before it tees into the harness that goes to the switch. This will gain you some charging voltage. The suggestion to split the ground to battery and frame is wise. Backup grounds are a smart thing to do on these old things.

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