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Post by cruiser on May 25, 2012 22:59:01 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum, lennie11b. The 6 wire regulator/rectifier means that you have a full DC system and all the lights work on DC. If only some of the lights come on when the headlight is on, it means there may be an open circuit.
With the key turned off, check for battery voltage at the red wire of the plug on the regulator/rectifier (R/R). This is the output of the R/R so when the engine is running the DC voltage should be at least 13.5 volts which you should be able to see also on the positive terminal of the battery. If there is no DC on the red wire, then you have an open circuit between the battery and the R/R. If there is DC, but it does not increase or drops when the engine is running, then there is a problem with the R/R. This could be a problem with the connectors at the R/R. The connector with the 3 yellows sometimes overheats and may not feed AC into the R/R. If the connectors check out OK, then the R/R probably really went south.
Let us know how your voltage checks turn out.
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Post by cruiser on May 24, 2012 21:18:57 GMT -6
Very good point Null! In fact HF has a lot of stuff on sale right now and I just got their mailer in the mail with a 20% coupon plus any item you buy gets a free cheapo $10 Multimeter. I'm thinking of going to the Little Rock store and getting the $19.99 battery operated drill my 20 year old DeWalt finally bit the dust and if they have the tire changer I may get one myself, my arthritis isn't liking the tire irons! JR I believe that tire changer works on wheels up to 12" diameter. No good for our maxi's with 13" wheels.  You can find one which will handle up to 16" wheels on Ebay in the $75 range, but your wheels have to have at least a 1 5/8" center hole.  |
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Post by cruiser on May 22, 2012 21:36:20 GMT -6
My scoot does the opposite of yours, Richard. Idles smoothly at about 2000 rpm when warmed up and runs pretty lumpy and rough below 1400 rpm while getting warmed. Runs sort of like a one cylinder Harley until it's warmed up.
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Post by cruiser on May 19, 2012 22:35:19 GMT -6
Nice find on the tires, JR. Thank your wife again for the sharp eyes. You should do an occasional preride inspection but since you have the old scoot running so well, you probably just jump on it and ride. Looks like you'll have to cut down on the smokey burnouts.  |
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Post by cruiser on May 19, 2012 22:10:45 GMT -6
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Post by cruiser on May 16, 2012 22:23:01 GMT -6
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Post by cruiser on May 10, 2012 20:53:47 GMT -6
Got to say you TWO GUYS are excellent GOOGLERS and great guys helping someone find the right parts. KUDOS TO YOU BOTH. Alleyoop Thanks for the kudos, Alley. Googling is easy. The detailed answers and research you give to our members is a lot harder. Kudos back to ya, bud. |
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Post by cruiser on May 10, 2012 11:54:41 GMT -6
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Post by cruiser on May 8, 2012 23:46:32 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum, accord911. The red wire at the regulator/rectifier (R/R) is the output and should show at least 13.5 volts DC and more with the engine running. Black is the battery voltage and green is ground. The 3 yellows coming from the output of the stator should be showing AC voltage. HERE is a good troubleshooting flow chart of the stator and charging system. I would assume your headlights also were not working? |
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Post by cruiser on May 8, 2012 23:21:10 GMT -6
I believe your mileage as being very doable. Cold, damp air is best for making power on a gas engine.
I have never really checked my mileage. Cleaning the variator and changing weights will give you the best performance boost. YY250T's usually have 23 to 24 gram roller weights from the factory. Most people get best results using Dr. Pulley 19 gram sliders. No lubrication necessary. This is if you have the 244cc Honda clone engine with 6 weights. This setup will increase acceleration and allow better hill climbing ability while maintaining the same top speed as stock weights.
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Post by cruiser on May 8, 2012 19:07:32 GMT -6
Do your rear shocks have adjustable preload settings? They may be cranked up too high. My scoot (YY250T 244cc Honda clone) has adjustable rear shocks. I am running 26 pounds of air in the front and 32 in the rear with the original tires. The rear shocks are set to the softest setting. I have no complaints with the ride quality. The rear gives me a very comfortable ride while I get a little road feedback from the front. Check your tire pressure and shock settings (if any) - it can make a big difference.
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Post by cruiser on May 6, 2012 23:08:11 GMT -6
If you have the YY250T, the CDI will be to the right of the regulator/rectifier like in this picture:  |
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Post by cruiser on May 6, 2012 22:48:25 GMT -6
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Post by cruiser on Apr 28, 2012 19:23:44 GMT -6
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Post by cruiser on Apr 28, 2012 0:46:17 GMT -6
Ummmm. It would be interesting to see how much of a difference there is in cooling between antifreeze and the water/additive package. Any cooling advantage might be erased when you have to drain the cooling system for winter time and then refill with antifreeze if you want to ride in cold weather. Certainly might be a benefit for our Southern riders.
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