Rectifier problems

[monkeyslider]

I'll get straight to the point , rectifier Packed up then the ignition module box also packed up then the battery died !!.My bike also smelt of eggs & know it's not ticking over & running really rough, the Rev counter has stopped working to. I have replaced the r&r ,battery & module .The bike starts but miss fires & pops , both plugs have a good spark .I'm open to any suggestions thanks....

[VTRDark]

Dam that overcharged a lot then and has gone right through the ignition system if it blew the ICM. Your lucky it didn't go up in flames It's rare for that to happen but has been known. You got very unlucky there. OK so you have changed the ICM. I take it you changed the converter unit too which is what powers the spark to the coils. Unfortunately I think you going to have to methodically go through the complete ignition/electrical system checking everything including the wiring. Make sure there is continuity etc, especially the wire that runs from the ICM to the tachometer/rev counter. Use your nose to sniff out any burnt out wiring. Check the fuse box thoroughly too. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to release the tab and lift it off it's seat and check the wiring where it goes into it at the base too. At worst you may have to get another wiring loom and install. Sounds bad but it's not too difficult to do and will take a good half day to get done properly as it require a lot of stripping down. Depends how much time you want to spend faffing around chasing down issues and how difficult they are to find but it may be quicker.

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 43#p334848

You can also use the following wiring diagram to help
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 36#p309540

I'm surprised the main fuse didn't blow which is a bit of a concern so you should investigate that, make sure it's the right fuse. If you earth the RR direct from the battery rather than the frame you can limit the damage in situations where they overcharge like that as well as get a stronger more reliable earth. The problem with going off the frame is that everything else including the lighting system gets it's earth from there so it feeds back through into other components.

I hope you have now changed the RR for a later MOSFET style or at least a non Chinese copied style finned one. I take it you have put a new battery on as well as that will be fried.

[sirch345]

Carl's given you some good advice there.
What volts are you getting at the battery with the engine running with no lights on it should be somewhere between 13.5 and 15.5 volts,

Chris.

[monkeyslider]

Thanks guys I have sorted it know ,the Imu was faulty that I purchased ( just my luck ) . Thanks again for you your suggestions & knowledge....

[VTRDark]

Good to hear you got it sorted