OK can anybody give me a idea where to start or pages on how to check the stator or regulator on this bike. Any help is appreciated in advance. Al

 

Had that issue on my 02 Dreser once. Battery cable had come loose. Check that first.

 

first check volts on battery when bikes not running should be 12.5 to 12.7 volts , then fire up bike , volts should be between 13.25 to 13.75 when running . if your not putting out atleast 13.25 volts then ohm out your stator ( if someone does not chime in ill look up what you should get across terminals on stator tomorrow ) , if stator checks out replace voltage regulator

 

Be sure & check for tight battery connections & grounds first.

Put leads of VOM across bat terminals wi bike running & VOM on 20v scale. At 2500 rpm, you should see at least 13.5v to 15v. Any more, & regulator is not regulating & could damage battery & mess up gauge function. Any less & stator is not putting out.

To check stator continuity, make sure bike is turned OFF (or could damage stator) & unplug stator at regulator connector & put VOM on resistance setting. Connect leads of VOM between stator connector pins and good ground. Resistance should be infinite. If not, stator is ground out & must be replaced. Place leads across both pins of the stator to check resistance of stator. Should be about 0.2-0.4 ohms across the pins. Any more & theres an open, any less & there's a short.

To check stator output, then fire up the bike with VOM set on at least 60v scale & check voltage output across stator pins at the case. With the open stator, you should see about 20v per 1000 rpm with a 38amp stator, and about 25v/1000 rpm with a 45a stator.

 

The plug connector from regulator to stator under the oil filter has come loose.