)5 Ridgeback just POPPED like a firecracker...

Buildem · 07-04-2009, 03:09 AM

I just charged the battery on my Ridgeback and unhooked everything and turned on the key to start and something popped like a 22 pistol in the front of the bike..sounded like the Voltage regulator..Is that it you reckon???If you think it is, then how much do you think aq new one is , or do you think i can go around it ???Now the bike is just clicking..it still has plenty of power everywhere..

RRRUFF · 07-04-2009, 03:32 AM

New VR around a $100 bucks. No you can't go around it. You could disconnect it from the system and ride untill the battery gives up but that wouldn't take long and you risk screwing up the EHC. Double check you connections I wonder if you got a wire crossed or something. Be sure to get a 40 amp VR.

Nomad2day · 07-04-2009, 04:04 AM

Why does it need to be a 40 amp? I don't think they put them on the bikes anymore..
Neil

V · 07-04-2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad2day

Why does it need to be a 40 amp? I don't think they put them on the bikes anymore..
Neil

Good question. I know when the service bulletin/recall came out way back when someone on here put on a lesser amp regulator and said it was workin good, don't know who thou.

Would it make a diff to put a lesser amp VR on with the existing stator?

V

MARV · 07-04-2009, 05:25 AM

im using one from hd for a 99 down road king

lee · 07-04-2009, 09:22 AM

I'm using a 32 amp compufire. Although its rated at 32 it will cope with a lot more

V · 07-04-2009, 04:14 PM

That answers that

twowheel99 · 07-04-2009, 04:51 PM

There was also a recall on VR begining with the 05 models, you might call your dealer and have them run your VIN number and see if it's covered under warranty......
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LDO · 07-04-2009, 05:17 PM

Not sure about the newer bikes but when mine went out, I picked up a Drag Specialties one for like 50 bucks.

Gotten the job done so far..

V · 07-04-2009, 09:50 PM

If you look under the technical section there is a catagory for recalls. The one for the Ridgeback is listed. On the back of your VR is a code number and that will determine if it was a affected unit

Buildem · 07-05-2009, 04:28 AM

I had the recall done and watched them look at it and thats why I figured thats what it was since the sound came from that direction...Now the bike just makes the starter hit 1 time...It wont turn over..

bdmridgeback · 07-05-2009, 04:29 PM

The first time the VR went on my bike the battery exploded, blew a hole in the side of it, and the EHC went with it. The second VR that went out took the battery with it as well but not the EHC. Both of those were before the VR recall. After the second one, I ripped all the charging system out and installed a Compu-Fire 40 amp 3 phase system in it and I have never had an issue since then.

How To: Charging System Upgrade 40 Amp 3 Phase

Buildem · 07-05-2009, 06:41 PM

Does anyone actually agree with me that this is actually what exploded on my bike?I'm mechanically inclined, but I'm NOT a mechanic....I build homes..Thats why my name is BUILDEM...it's a slogan for my company..Which is shitty due to the economy right now..I like the Compu fire upgrade but I dont want to replace all of that and it not be my problem...

LDO · 07-05-2009, 07:15 PM

Buildem,
if you suspect your VR is crapped out on you, perform voltage checks at the stator plug (AC) and at the battery (DC), ensuring that both, the AC & DC voltages are there and rise with RPM.

Check your voltages and resistance readings using these two threads and posts from Night train and Ohmster as a guidelines.

Night Trains Tech Tip of the week

Battery not charging when running

hope this helps!!

Buildem · 07-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDO

Buildem,
if you suspect your VR is crapped out on you, perform voltage checks at the stator plug (AC) and at the battery (DC), ensuring that both, the AC & DC voltages are there and rise with RPM.

Check your voltages and resistance readings using these two threads and posts from Night train and Ohmster as a guidelines.

Night Trains Tech Tip of the week

Battery not charging when running

hope this helps!!

You mean with the bike running?It wont start at all.It wants 2 hit at the starter but it just bumps 1 time and does nothing after that...like i said I'm not a mechanic...Only mechanically inclined...

07-04-2009, 03:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Buildem Member Name: Brett Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill Tennessee Posts: 94 My Bike(s): 05 Big Dog Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	)5 Ridgeback just POPPED like a firecracker... I just charged the battery on my Ridgeback and unhooked everything and turned on the key to start and something popped like a 22 pistol in the front of the bike..sounded like the Voltage regulator..Is that it you reckon???If you think it is, then how much do you think aq new one is , or do you think i can go around it ???Now the bike is just clicking..it still has plenty of power everywhere..

07-04-2009, 03:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
RRRUFF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,195 My Bike(s): 2005 Big Dog Chopper My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	New VR around a $100 bucks. No you can't go around it. You could disconnect it from the system and ride untill the battery gives up but that wouldn't take long and you risk screwing up the EHC. Double check you connections I wonder if you got a wire crossed or something. Be sure to get a 40 amp VR. __________________

07-04-2009, 04:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nomad2day Longhair Redneck Geek Name: Neil Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 1,613 My Bike(s): 2007 ThunderMax Fuel Injected Bulldog My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	Why does it need to be a 40 amp? I don't think they put them on the bikes anymore.. Neil __________________ Neil in Tenn

07-04-2009, 04:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
V Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,273 My Bike(s): Black Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	That answers that __________________ Disgusted Member

07-04-2009, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
V Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,273 My Bike(s): Black Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	If you look under the technical section there is a catagory for recalls. The one for the Ridgeback is listed. On the back of your VR is a code number and that will determine if it was a affected unit __________________ Disgusted Member

07-04-2009, 05:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
MARV Member Name: SUL Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CENTRAL JERSEY Posts: 1,189 My Bike(s): 05 CHOP My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	im using one from hd for a 99 down road king

07-04-2009, 09:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
lee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 4,240 My Bike(s): 2005 Bulldog and 2002 HD Heritage My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	I'm using a 32 amp compufire. Although its rated at 32 it will cope with a lot more

07-04-2009, 04:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
twowheel99 Member Name: Nobody Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 394 My Bike(s): 2009 H-D FLTR Road Glide My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	There was also a recall on VR begining with the 05 models, you might call your dealer and have them run your VIN number and see if it's covered under warranty...... 2

07-04-2009, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
LDO The Cleaner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: P-Cola FL. Posts: 2,686 My Bike(s): 03 Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	Not sure about the newer bikes but when mine went out, I picked up a Drag Specialties one for like 50 bucks. Gotten the job done so far..

07-05-2009, 04:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Buildem Member Name: Brett Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill Tennessee Posts: 94 My Bike(s): 05 Big Dog Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	I had the recall done and watched them look at it and thats why I figured thats what it was since the sound came from that direction...Now the bike just makes the starter hit 1 time...It wont turn over..

07-05-2009, 04:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
bdmridgeback Get Your Big Spike Here!! Name: Jake Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 3,737 My Bike(s): EHC'less '05 Ridgeback, 05 Buell CityX, 04 VTX1300C My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	The first time the VR went on my bike the battery exploded, blew a hole in the side of it, and the EHC went with it. The second VR that went out took the battery with it as well but not the EHC. Both of those were before the VR recall. After the second one, I ripped all the charging system out and installed a Compu-Fire 40 amp 3 phase system in it and I have never had an issue since then. How To: Charging System Upgrade 40 Amp 3 Phase __________________ - CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: *WWW.LOWDOWNCHOPSHOP.COM*

07-05-2009, 06:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Buildem Member Name: Brett Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill Tennessee Posts: 94 My Bike(s): 05 Big Dog Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	Does anyone actually agree with me that this is actually what exploded on my bike?I'm mechanically inclined, but I'm NOT a mechanic....I build homes..Thats why my name is BUILDEM...it's a slogan for my company..Which is shitty due to the economy right now..I like the Compu fire upgrade but I dont want to replace all of that and it not be my problem...

07-05-2009, 07:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
LDO The Cleaner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: P-Cola FL. Posts: 2,686 My Bike(s): 03 Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	Buildem, if you suspect your VR is crapped out on you, perform voltage checks at the stator plug (AC) and at the battery (DC), ensuring that both, the AC & DC voltages are there and rise with RPM. Check your voltages and resistance readings using these two threads and posts from Night train and Ohmster as a guidelines. Night Trains Tech Tip of the week Battery not charging when running hope this helps!!

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