Posted here last october when starter relay and plug melted. I changed it but a while later the rectifier went. Thought I had discovered root cause of the problem.
then it went second time.
Checked voltage and charging. Checking wiring as much as could , dont think starter is sticking. Really at a loss what to do next, reluctantly part ex is an option. Much as I dont want to part with her, will not go touring on a bike with an issue like this.
Started carrying spare starter relay and tools to change if (when?) it goes again.
I'm certainly no electrician and it sounds like you have done as much as you can to find the problem, so before considering and unwanted part exchange I would contact an auto/ bike specialist electrician to see if they can find out whats wrong, which will be cheaper than changing the bike :yes:
What age and mileage is your bike ?
2008 ,I purchased her new, no one else has ever rode her. 36000 miles, had many good european trips and memories. I ve just booked it in with the local dyno guy who I trust,he is having a look. I spend most of my spare time rebuilding and riding old Triumphs, I know what Im doing, but this electrical prob has me stumped.
I'm no expert when it comes to leccie.....but what's the alternator banging out????
Quote from: steveb19 on July 12, 2017, 10:42:31 AM
2008 ,I purchased her new, no one else has ever rode her. 36000 miles, had many good european trips and memories. I ve just booked it in with the local dyno guy who I trust,he is having a look. I spend most of my spare time rebuilding and riding old Triumphs, I know what Im doing, but this electrical prob has me stumped.
Its a real puzzle, hopefully your dyno man will be able to identify the problem
Good luck :smiley:
Quote from: steveb19 on July 12, 2017, 10:42:31 AM
snip> I spend most of my spare time rebuilding and riding old Triumphs, I know what I'm doing, but this electrical prob has me stumped.
I just gotta laugh. :mfr_lol:
When you say, 'the rectifier went' what happened exactly and what was 'the alternator banging out' as asked above? Presumably related.
Did the plug melt because the wiring terminals were a tad on the loose side? Or what/how? What did you do to the wiring to rectify this?