I just got my Dream running good, and had it out for a test ride the other day. I was almost back home when the battery cut out, as though the system to charge was fried. Yet, when I have it running, and disconnect the battery with the lights on ( I was riding with the lights off), the bike will continue to run. So, to summarize, the charging system works with the key in the lights on position, but not the plain running position. Any pointers on what would cause this... situation?
Edit/Update: After some more minor testing, I found that with the switch set to lights on, engine on, no battery connected, the bike will start with three kicks, and continue to run as well. I tried the same in the engine only position, and failed to produce a similar result after many kicks more than three. I do not know if this is relevant or not, but felt it best to include this information.
CA77 Ignition and Charging IssueOne of your alternator wires may be loose, or one rectifier leg may be bad, or possibly switch or other wire connection corrosion.
Here's the diagram to troubleshoot with: http://www.honda305.com/forums/dreams-c ... t6088.html 66 dream, 78 cb750k, 02fz1, 09 wing
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