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Mike's CB550 Project
Mike_Berkshire:
Thanks Bryan. Front wheel now on. Rear wheel has a puncture so back to the shop Monday; frustrating!
Mike_Berkshire:
A good day today - got to the bottom of the charging problem. It turned out that the alternator earth was 5 ohms. On further investigation I discovered that the earth wire at the rear of the 8-way connector back into the main loom was missing; I assume the 5 ohms was from some other random route back to earth. Fixed the missing earth wire and presto - 14V across the battery at about 2.5K revs.
The strange thing is that at no point has the field coil magnetised the bolts that hold it to the alternator housing.
There seems to be less carb hang too now - maybe lowering the needles has helped this?
Refitting indicators, fuel tap and number plate next.
Mike_Berkshire:
Last few jobs done. Just need the ignition switch bracket (on
It’s way thanks to a kind forum member) and I can do a test ride up the lane opposite the house.
Rozabikes Tim:
That's looking nice with tasteful mods. You should be rightfully proud.
Laverdaroo:
That’s looking very nice Mike, simple mod’s and dontt they make a difference?
Great job mate
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