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Post by pixologist on Sept 17, 2013 9:38:46 GMT -6
I just tested the voltage on the regulator and the hot red wire that connects directly to the battery is only getting 1.4~ volts, as opposed to, if I'm not mistaken 12 volts. Does that call for a replacement?
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Post by pixologist on Sept 17, 2013 9:22:17 GMT -6
Thanks ctpgs,
I just took apart the front and took a look at the voltage regulator and it looks to be burnt. I'm hesitant to try and turning the bike on for fear that it'll short circuit or drain the battery again. Also, did you replace the entire regulator system and the battery? Was the battery damaged because of the regulator?
Thanks.
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Post by pixologist on Sept 16, 2013 8:06:53 GMT -6
The first thing to go were my high-beams and then shortly after my regular headlights stopped working. Last week, I went for an hour long ride (I usually only ride for 15 minutes max, but I had a meeting to get to), and about 45 minutes into the drive, the bike was having trouble revving after idling at stop lights. I usually had to feather the throttle until it'd go again. At some point, it didn't want to rev up at all and turned off instantly and wouldn't turn on after that. Luckily, I only had a mile walk left to my meeting (albeit in the hot sun and a suit) and I towed it back home after that.
After that, it didn't as much as make a noise when I pressed the electric start or even the kick-start. I checked the voltage on the battery and it showed at 11.8v, so I charged it and it went down to 8.4v (though, I now know I should've charged it for 5-10 hours and not 2). The battery is now charging, but I have the feeling that it's more than just the battery. Any suggestions?
Regards,
Pixologist
Model is TaoTao atm-50a1
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