smoke coming from alternator connector

[blob748]

Hi,
i was going to change the oil, took the seat off and had the bike warming up, as i looked back at the alternator wiring connector and there was smoke coming out of it. I checked the regulator and that was at 5000 revs, it was charging just under 14, so i dont think that its the regulator. Any ideas??????

[benny hedges]

yeh change the reg rec before it fails.
also make sure the connector isnt corroded - get some dielectric grease from an auto electric shop or halfords etc.

[Xenocide]

Probably corrosion on the connector. Give it a good clean up with some elbow grease and contact cleaner or crimp on new ends if you have the technology

[blob748]

Hi, i think i have solved the problem, i changed the regulator but it was still smoking so i changed the generator which seemed to solve it. In the process i managed to tip over 4 litres of oil as i pulled the bike off the paddock stand and the side stand came down on the oil tray.........out came the washing powder!!!
Thanks for the replies

[Xenocide]

I bet there was a few choice words being uttered in the blob household.

Anything visually wrong with the genny? Burnt looking coils etc?