unitedhow
XS400 Addict
I got my bike running well thanks to this site but the charing system is not working. I have read every thread on this site on this issue and they have been extremely helpful. Here's how the tests went.
Initial alternator test showed that the bike is not charging. I found that it had a parasitic draw. I cleaned the battery connections and the ground and the draw ceased (great!). Bike still not charging
Rectifier test showed that it is working properly.
Test on the three white wires coming from alternator are within spec. .79ohm
A feeler gauge hung magnetically from the case.
I attempted to test the voltage regulator but got nothing. (I'm not sure if this is because it is the solid state regulator and the test is different or not available)
Based on this information I assume that it is the regulator causing my issue. I have purchased r296 and pt173 from orielly's. I'm just not sure how to connect the wires. Can I use the original connector? Which wire connects to which?
This is a picture of the wiring on my bike

Initial alternator test showed that the bike is not charging. I found that it had a parasitic draw. I cleaned the battery connections and the ground and the draw ceased (great!). Bike still not charging
Rectifier test showed that it is working properly.
Test on the three white wires coming from alternator are within spec. .79ohm
A feeler gauge hung magnetically from the case.
I attempted to test the voltage regulator but got nothing. (I'm not sure if this is because it is the solid state regulator and the test is different or not available)
Based on this information I assume that it is the regulator causing my issue. I have purchased r296 and pt173 from orielly's. I'm just not sure how to connect the wires. Can I use the original connector? Which wire connects to which?
This is a picture of the wiring on my bike
