Thanks for your reply, James. I've debated with myself about the spare rotor/diode issue & wonder if it might be better to just upgrade with a hi...

What you describe is one of the most dreadful things you might be challenged with. I have never had to face that particular challenge myself, yet. I...

Well Jerry, When I leave my home territory for a multiple day trip, I carry a spare alternator rotor and diode board along with the tools to swap them...

I should get a stethoscope,..I'm still using a long screwdriver.

I think Wobbly has it nailed, particularly when referencing the link to the other thread. If it were my bike, I would not ride it. Then again, I have ...

I just re-read Snowbums exhaustive article linked above by Wobbly. Follow the link and scroll down to paragraph 34, where highlighted in red are the w...

DO NOT START THAT MOTOR AGAIN until you inspect and confirm that the oil filter cover, O-ring and shim(s) are correctly assembled. C'mon,...0 psi for ...

A few observations; 1) The sooty plugs indicate to me that there is a running rich condition in play. 2) My own experience is that the exhaust head...

A few observations; 1) The sooty plugs indicate to me that there is a running rich condition in play. 2) My own experience is that the exhaust head...

A few observations; 1) The sooty plugs indicate to me that there is a running rich condition in play. 2) My own experience is that the exhaust head...

I can offer a few thoughts on the topic. 1) First off, I have never experienced an issue like that myself, so this would be an exercise in guess wo...

I can offer a few thoughts on the topic. 1) First off, I have never experienced an issue like that myself, so this would be an exercise in guess wo...

I would go so far as to suggest that there is a wrong connection on the main switch. This assumes that the original coffin nail switch is in place.

On a /5, The starter relay on the left side of the frame under the fuel tank is the electrical "gateway" to the rest of the system. If your bike is ...

On a /5, The starter relay on the left side of the frame under the fuel tank is the electrical "gateway" to the rest of the system. If your bike is ...