amcme
XS400 New Member
Hi everyone, my name is Al and I'm new to the forum. I recently was given a 1980 xs400 and have begun the slow process of bringing it back to life.
My biggest problem at the moment is I was getting 12 volts on the ground circuit in the wiring harness. At this point I've determined that the voltage regulator is spitting out 12 volts through the black ground wire and engergizing the entire ground circuit. I got a new used regulator (not guaranteed to be any good) from a salvage place and still had the same problem.
My questions are as follows: I'm not crazy right? With the key on, bike not running, I should not be getting 12+ volts off the black ground wire on the regulator, correct?? What are the odds I ended up with two bad regulators with the same problem? I want to make sure I'm not missing something stupid before I spend money on an aftermarket regulator.
I genuinely appreciate any help that anyone can provide. So glad I found this site!!
My biggest problem at the moment is I was getting 12 volts on the ground circuit in the wiring harness. At this point I've determined that the voltage regulator is spitting out 12 volts through the black ground wire and engergizing the entire ground circuit. I got a new used regulator (not guaranteed to be any good) from a salvage place and still had the same problem.
My questions are as follows: I'm not crazy right? With the key on, bike not running, I should not be getting 12+ volts off the black ground wire on the regulator, correct?? What are the odds I ended up with two bad regulators with the same problem? I want to make sure I'm not missing something stupid before I spend money on an aftermarket regulator.
I genuinely appreciate any help that anyone can provide. So glad I found this site!!