Just to say thanks for all your helpful suggestions. I borrowed a multimeter from work and followed the flow chart by Electrosport. I found the fault which was the 6 pin connector block coming from the rectifer/regulator. It was in bad shape on one side when I disconnected it, so i cut it off and rewired each wire with a new bullet connector. Connected the multimeter up to the battery again, started her up and hey presto I am now getting the correct voltage when I rev the engine. Took me all day Sunday as I have never done this before or used a multimeter (which is now on my shopping list to buy). Thing I have learnt is that it's really important to check through all your wiring and clean up connection. Thanks guys!
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Hi there,
I think I have an issue with my charging system as my voltmeter needle stays on the 12 volt mark and does not go up with the engine revs. Is there an easy way to tell if it is my alternator at fault or my rectifier/regulator. Battery is brand new and was fully charged before fitting to the bike. Many thanks
There are plenty of choices in regards to a good multimeter. I've been using a VC97 digital unit for about a year (ebbaayyy ~$30). The robotroom tested a number of meters & it was rated as a good one to have.
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