)5 Ridgeback just POPPED like a firecracker...

[Buildem]

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]

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]

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

 

[V]

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]

im using one from hd for a 99 down road king

 

[lee]

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

 

[V]

That answers that:2thumbs:

 

[twowheel99]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/7511-how-charging-system-upgrade-40-amp-3-phase.html

 

[Buildem]

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]

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.

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/11183-night-trains-tech-tip-week.html

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/i...0479-battery-not-charging-when-running-2.html


hope this helps!!

 

[Buildem]

Reply Vregulator

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.

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/11183-night-trains-tech-tip-week.html

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/i...0479-battery-not-charging-when-running-2.html


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...

 

[RRRUFF]

I am assuming that with a 40 amp alternator you need a 40 amp VR?

 

[Buildem]

Took it to R&B in Nashville today since BDM had a change of heart on my bike and called and said they would warranty the bike and find out why it has ate 3 EHCs and when I got it there today it was for sure the 4th Battery that i have bought that took a dump..We will see what else it is..At least I got BDM to actually admit my bike had a problem and they will warranty the labor on it to say the least...

 

[Javy34]

Say did u fixed ur problem with the voltage regulator,,,, cause i would like to know where did u purchase the new one since i have same situacion on a 09 Ridgeback that still under warranty the dealer and the BD Factory theyre in back order of this part, So any help on this matter i would greatly appreciate. Getting a little frustated on this situation since my bike its been sitting at the dealer for over a month and still no signs of this Darn Part

 

[phatchopper300]

Say did u fixed ur problem with the voltage regulator,,,, cause i would like to know where did u purchase the new one since i have same situacion on a 09 Ridgeback that still under warranty the dealer and the BD Factory theyre in back order of this part, So any help on this matter i would greatly appreciate. Getting a little frustated on this situation since my bike its been sitting at the dealer for over a month and still no signs of this Darn Part

Understand your problem but you might want to do a intro. Where are you from hobbies married kids? I hear the intro ploice

 

[Jokerhd13]

Yeah sounds like it is deff vr,mine popped like that a month ago when i started the bike.I rode a quarter mile and she caught fire .I posted the pics up here.I got a billet compufire off ebay,if you got the loot do the 3 phase system.I couldn't, i had just gotten back from laconia the day before and my buddies bike came loose on the trailer and took out my fatboys tanks.Laconia in a nutshell....2 tickets, 1 in jersey 1 in conneticut, dwi checkpoint outside wiers beach, flat tire 100 miles outside laconia,locked up truck and trailor when some little ny j.o. cut me off,bikes came loose,crazy traffic ,13 hours jersey to nh.But for the first time in history the sun came out in laconia !