1. RR rewired direct to battery positive and to battery negative; stator rewired direct to RR. Improved readings (last post, no longer important), then RR died.
2. ShirazDrum noticed CRAZY constantly fluctuating readings from voltmeter with only the ground connected (positive on nothing or anything, doesn't make a difference). Both of meters did exactly the same thing.
3. Ordered and installed new RR. Same thing as far as ground CRAZY readings. Only difference is that when measuring across battery, voltage reading no longer increase in linear fashion with rpm and "peak" (still w/ crazy fluctuation) at about 15v.
What I observed:
a) Ignition ON or OFF, Bike NOT running, across battery is steady 12.5ishv or so (i.e. normal).
b) Bike RUNNING, connect voltmeter lead to ANY ground, even the battery itself, makes no difference, there is this CRAZY fluctuation of readings.
* disconnecting any or all three stator wires makes NO difference at all.
* visual inspection of stator wires (with clutch & front sprocket covers off) show no visible tears or chaffing in the "lizard skin" looking wire cover.
Any theories on what could be causing this?

Totally baffled and frustrated


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