R65 LS not charging

Mike Buhler · 2026-06-17T00:14:05Z

Since last season my '82 R65 LS hasn't been charging every time I go for a ride. Thankfully bump starting is a cinch. I checked the connections to the stator etc and all looks good. All new parts in there too. After similar issues on my Moto Guzzi that turned out to be a toasted battery I'm thinking this might the same issue with my R65. I know the same battery has been in the bike for many years so it wouldn't be any surprise. Now it's just a matter of looking up what the replacement is and try that. The Goose was solved with a new one.

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My Airhead Needs Help

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David Elkow

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Hello Mike. Glad you are ordering Rick’s book. If someone is going to own and ride airheads, it’s a good thing to have.

im going from memory because it’s been a while, but I think one has to be careful to properly assemble the brushes to the brush holder, and the brush holder to the alternator, so that it is not inadvertently grounded out to the alternator housing. Again, it’s been a while, but I think there are little fiber washers and sleeves that insulate the circuit from ground?

Posted : 08/11/2026 04:42