Voltage Regulator - Buell X1 2002 Service Manual

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VOLTAGE REGULATOR

GENERAL
The voltage regulator is mounted to the front of the crank-
case. The voltage regulator is not repairable. Replace the unit
if it fails.
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat. See 2.40 SEAT.
1 1
WARNING WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the alternator stator wiring, pull
apart the connector by firmly grasping both connector
halves. Do not pull on leads or damage to the wires and/
or terminals may result.
3. See Figure 7-26. Locate voltage regulator connector [46]
near the oil pump. Disconnect from alternator stator wir-
ing. Cut cable straps if necessary.
4. Detach black ground wire from main circuit breaker.
a. Remove fuel tank. See
b. See Figure 7-27. Disconnect BK ground wire from
gold post of main circuit breaker.
c. Route ground wire back to voltage regulator. Cut
and mark locations of cable ties while removing.
5. Remove screws, washers and voltage regulator from
bracket.
6. If necessary, detach mounting bracket by removing
screws, washers and nuts.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 7-27. Attach new voltage regulator to bracket
using two screws and washers. Tighten screws to 9-11
ft-lbs (12-15 Nm).
2. Connect voltage regulator connector [46] to alternator
stator wiring and cable tie connector halves together.
Bundle excess wiring in front of oil pump. Secure bundle
to oil pump using a new cable strap.
3. Route BK ground wire to gold post on main circuit
breaker. Secure wire to frame with new cable straps.
4. Install fuel tank. See 4.37 FUEL TANK.
5. Connect negative battery cable to battery terminal.
6. Install seat. See 2.40 SEAT.
7. Test charging system. See
2002 Buell X1: Electrical
4.37 FUEL TANK.
7.6 CHARGING SYSTEM.
b0766x7x
Main Circuit Breaker
RD
RD
[46]
BK
BK
Stator
Figure 7-26. Voltage Regulator Connector [46]
b0838x7x
Washers (2)
Screws (2)
Ground
Wire Ring
Terminal
Voltage
Regulator
Connector [46]
Figure 7-27. Voltage Regulator
7.8
Voltage
Regulator
BK
Voltage Regulator
Mount Bracket
Header
Support Mount
7-23