is this just how it is.

[poppop]

The best my max has ever charged is about 13.50 just above idle.At idle12.80.4000 rpm about 13.20.The bike is a 90 year model with 20000 on the clock.Ive been a car mechanic since hitler was a road guard.I would love to see 14.50 on the voltmeter would a late model R/R do it 'provided everything else is up to snuff.Going to have to replace some connecters soon 'like do do it all over the winter.Hope everyone had a great summer'Thanks for the help

 

[drdrewdown]

we did the "crimp fix" and also bypassed the rats nest so the R/R goes right to my battery. over 14v every time now

 

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It can be better. Check this thread for some ideas.
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=19108

 

[SpecOps13]

The biggest boost to my 89's charging came from getting rid of all the in line connections and soldering the wires. Cleaning up the power and ground connections also helped... I still have an older R&R in it but have a newer spare. It currently charges a little over 14 volts and the Odyssey holds at 12.9-12.95 for a long time...


BTW: The link above is to a Great Thread....

Good Luck.....

 

[poppop]

Thank you all more than you know.Would it not be a better move to replace the 20+ year old wiring with a simpler aftermarket harness ,or make your own by following the diagram on(www.ripper1.com) I made my own on a big block s-10 turn signals headlights it all worked. And simplify somewhat. taking care to leave some of the electritcs intact controllers for v boost and the stuff under the left scoop thanks again

 

[SpecOps13]

Simple Answer, Build your own... Go For It....:clapping:


Dave

 

[poppop]

Going to try to simple fixes'and see what happens.Still have a little more good weather' if i down it now 'it won;t be back out till spring .Going to have to talk myself into the rewire thing .Make sure it;s what i should do.don;t wan;t to kill a fly with a sledge hammer!!!Thanks again poppop

 

[alorio1]

You can get your charging system up to parr without making a complete wire harness. This member just got his voltage up with these few simple steps....http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=19108&page=5

 

[SpecOps13]

Good Luck whichever way you go poppop....

 

[rollin thunder]

It can be better. Check this thread for some ideas.
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=19108

This was a 20.00 fix for me and it works great.:clapping:

 

[poppop]

Im a happy hillbilly. i removed the pass peg unplugged the black and red and the r/r; moved the plastic cover up.Cut the covering off the red wire close as possible to the r/r; wrapped the 12 ga wire around the red ;Taped it up.ran the other end to the batt installed a 25 amp fuse near connection at the batt. 12.5 at idle13.5 at2500.14.20+ at 4000!!!Voltage drops to about 13.8 at 6000.I would not have belived it 'if i hadn't seen it. It has never charged this well;Voltage climbs evenly with rpm ;was spikey and jumpy before.didn;t see any point in cutting the main wire into.The reason i didn;t sauter is im out of sauter.Any way it;s the best it;s ever been;and i can;t thank you guys enough;Thanks for careing;having a heart;That's really what it's all about.

 

[rollin thunder]

I also hooked up a 8.00 volt meter gauge from Harbor freight and it works great.Now I can check my volts at a glance.