Mine was burning out the volt regulators, spent a lot of money trying different brands nothing worked. So I installed one from a 2014 yamaha 450f dirtbike same setup just needing to have different ends. I used it because it has newer hardware than my 2002 regulators, but didn't work so I decided I'll buy a more expensive stator could be the problem. Well when I took off the cover to the stator the flywheel/magneto had the magnets detaching from the walls of it, causing it to fray wires off the stator making it ground to the case. So new flywheel fixed my issues could be the problem to some peoples machines.
Yes, they do in fact suffer from that as well. I ohmed out this one before doing anything else. It passed within a 10% margin on the low leg. So I just sent it LOL! My dad has been using it ever since I made this video, issue free!
Thanks. I dig into it did some volt readings and after pulling them one at a time. The third leg did the trick and now holding 12-13 at all times. My winch and lights are working fine!
my 2004 400 is not 3 phase but overcharging on occasion I've seen as high a 18 volts. replaced the regulator/rectifier with one from amazon and the made it overcharge 100% of the time instead of every so often so I put the original back. Any idea's?
I would be checking your grounds. Also check the B+ fuses. Overcharging on a 2 wire 2 stoke setup most likely be a grounding issue due to the regulator not seeing the actual voltage from the battery.
Where the yellow wires with spades from the stator harness connect to the control unit plug, just unplug one of the yellows, it DOES NOT matter which yellow you unplug. The rectification process in the unit is still going to turn AC voltage to DC voltage. But instead of FULL wave charging, you will be limited to lower amps, still enough power for you lighting, winch, and fan on the bike, but accessories like sprayers, spreaders, or high amp draw items (my dads bike has a winch, it works just fine) will be harder on the stator after this mod, so be sure and use a deep cycle battery to power attachments instead of using the bike to power them :-)
Upon further digging, you're right. The forum said that was my issue, but I tore into it, and the 500 doesn't have one. I don't have any other issues, and the tach still works, but I'm getting about 16 to 17 volts while running. Will pulling a leg damage the stator? The only extras I have are the triple headlight mod (pod and duals both on on high) and a winch.
Pull one leg, you will be running 5/8 wave charging, the main thing is overcharging won't be an issue. However, under charging with your lights running could become an issue, and the regulator is gonna pull everything the 2 windings in the stator can put out. So be aware, ultimately, the stator may not make it after a while. BUT be mindful that was most likely the issue, to begin with.
my dad's bike has been like this since the video, no issues, He just powers his spreader and sprayer with a different battery strapped to the rack, which is what EVERYONE should do. But the rad fan, lights, handle grip and thumb warmers all work fine when turned on together. It's more of a 2/3 wave charging system instead of full wave.....but it works nicely without having to pull the stator.
@@josephkioske3529 I'm having the overcharging issue on my 2005 500 H.O. I replaced the sure power module, the headlight on/off switch/engine on/off/ speedo-reverse override, as well as the 4wd switch on handlebars, on 3rd battery, went over all the grounds, everything looks good?
I just did the same to my 04. Thanks for video
Mine was burning out the volt regulators, spent a lot of money trying different brands nothing worked. So I installed one from a 2014 yamaha 450f dirtbike same setup just needing to have different ends. I used it because it has newer hardware than my 2002 regulators, but didn't work so I decided I'll buy a more expensive stator could be the problem. Well when I took off the cover to the stator the flywheel/magneto had the magnets detaching from the walls of it, causing it to fray wires off the stator making it ground to the case. So new flywheel fixed my issues could be the problem to some peoples machines.
Yes, they do in fact suffer from that as well. I ohmed out this one before doing anything else. It passed within a 10% margin on the low leg. So I just sent it LOL! My dad has been using it ever since I made this video, issue free!
Thanks. I dig into it did some volt readings and after pulling them one at a time. The third leg did the trick and now holding 12-13 at all times. My winch and lights are working fine!
my 2004 400 is not 3 phase but overcharging on occasion I've seen as high a 18 volts. replaced the regulator/rectifier with one from amazon and the made it overcharge 100% of the time instead of every so often so I put the original back. Any idea's?
I would be checking your grounds. Also check the B+ fuses. Overcharging on a 2 wire 2 stoke setup most likely be a grounding issue due to the regulator not seeing the actual voltage from the battery.
@@kennyschopperz it isn't 2 stroke. there are no fuses. it has those circuit breaker in a plastic bag.
Having the same issue. Can you make a video on how to do away with the 3rd leg of the stator please.
Where the yellow wires with spades from the stator harness connect to the control unit plug, just unplug one of the yellows, it DOES NOT matter which yellow you unplug. The rectification process in the unit is still going to turn AC voltage to DC voltage. But instead of FULL wave charging, you will be limited to lower amps, still enough power for you lighting, winch, and fan on the bike, but accessories like sprayers, spreaders, or high amp draw items (my dads bike has a winch, it works just fine) will be harder on the stator after this mod, so be sure and use a deep cycle battery to power attachments instead of using the bike to power them :-)
Are you sure there's not a separate regulator/rectifier? Our 06 500 HO has one in front of the radiator.
They quit running external regs after 2002
Upon further digging, you're right. The forum said that was my issue, but I tore into it, and the 500 doesn't have one. I don't have any other issues, and the tach still works, but I'm getting about 16 to 17 volts while running. Will pulling a leg damage the stator? The only extras I have are the triple headlight mod (pod and duals both on on high) and a winch.
Pull one leg, you will be running 5/8 wave charging, the main thing is overcharging won't be an issue. However, under charging with your lights running could become an issue, and the regulator is gonna pull everything the 2 windings in the stator can put out. So be aware, ultimately, the stator may not make it after a while. BUT be mindful that was most likely the issue, to begin with.
Where are you located love for you to look at my quad
mine doesnt play mario when i rev it
How did this hold up? I’m about to do this tomorrow!
my dad's bike has been like this since the video, no issues, He just powers his spreader and sprayer with a different battery strapped to the rack, which is what EVERYONE should do. But the rad fan, lights, handle grip and thumb warmers all work fine when turned on together. It's more of a 2/3 wave charging system instead of full wave.....but it works nicely without having to pull the stator.
@@kennyschopperz I’m not running anything but stick lights, not even a winch lol. Thanks for getting back to me I really appreciate it!
@@josephkioske3529 I'm having the overcharging issue on my 2005 500 H.O. I replaced the sure power module, the headlight on/off switch/engine on/off/ speedo-reverse override, as well as the 4wd switch on handlebars, on 3rd battery, went over all the grounds, everything looks good?