Chuck Stone
Just got it firing!
Good day. I have an '83 LM3 with 14K which has slowly developed a new problem.
Bike starts and runs great, dash volt meter showing 11.5-13v w/o headlamp on at 4K, less than 11v with headlamp on. Checked voltage at battery, 14v running, 14.2 at 3K w/headlamp on. All appears well and dash voltmeter assumed to be way off.
After riding 20-30 miles at 3-4K and stopping, starting out, losing cylinder, popping back (loud) missing badly until up to 3-4K again (charging) and ignition comes back and all is fine until next situation requiring idle and symptoms repeat.
Battery is flooded wet cell, 1 year old, kept on trickle charger. No problems until battery appears to run down from lack of running charge causing ignition failure(?). Once again, on center stand, all indications are that charging is taking place from voltmeter readings, headlamp brightening, etc.
I'm merely asking before I dig into checking the rotor, regulator, etc. as if someone has experienced the same.
Thanks,
Chuck
Bike starts and runs great, dash volt meter showing 11.5-13v w/o headlamp on at 4K, less than 11v with headlamp on. Checked voltage at battery, 14v running, 14.2 at 3K w/headlamp on. All appears well and dash voltmeter assumed to be way off.
After riding 20-30 miles at 3-4K and stopping, starting out, losing cylinder, popping back (loud) missing badly until up to 3-4K again (charging) and ignition comes back and all is fine until next situation requiring idle and symptoms repeat.
Battery is flooded wet cell, 1 year old, kept on trickle charger. No problems until battery appears to run down from lack of running charge causing ignition failure(?). Once again, on center stand, all indications are that charging is taking place from voltmeter readings, headlamp brightening, etc.
I'm merely asking before I dig into checking the rotor, regulator, etc. as if someone has experienced the same.
Thanks,
Chuck