Episode 6: Stators, Rotors, Voltage Regulators – Charging Systems

…….and w’ere back! Sorry for the delay guys. With Thanksgiving we were all super busy and it was hard to find time to get together. Now we’re back on schedule and will be trying to stick to releasing content on Mondays from now on.   In other news, we have finally acquired some real equipment! I hope you guys can tell the increase in sound quality. We finally got some new mics (Shure SM48), a nice new Yamaha mixer, and cables. Pretty stoked to have some nice stuff. I can already tell how much better things sound while editing the show, I hope you all think so too.

Anyways, on to the show today. Episode 6 is all about motorcycle charging systems. We discuss in depth stators, rotors, and voltage regulators, specifically for the 70′s-80′s Honda CB’s, Yamaha XS650′s (similar systems), and then the more common style used today, with a Suzuki GS750 used as an example.  Here is my show notes so you can follow along with the outline.

If you’d like more detailed information, please visit the Tech Support pages at RaceTech Electric by clicking here. Below are the links to specific sections:

Stators

Voltage Regulators

Rotors

Pulser Coil & Ignition Systems

Also, download the charging system troubleshooting flowchart PDF here.

Show Notes:

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• Stators
  
•      Ring/Outer Stator (Honda CB750 style)
  
•      Standard Stator (Suzuki GS750 style, modern bikes)
  
•      Single Phase windings
  
•      Three Phase windings
  
•      Stator test procedure
  
• Rotors
  
•      Field Coil
  
•      Slip Rings/brushes
  
• Voltage Regulator Rectifiers
  
•      Rectifiers (diodes)
  
•      Regulator (control circuit, SCR [Silicon Controlled Rectifiers]
  
•      Regulation system for field coil rotor bikes
  

I’m also going to put up a new post with general charging system test procedures so you can have it all on this website.