Re: '78 750K charging issue - just looking for confirmation

Posted by LukeM on Aug 14, 2012; 10:15pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/78-750K-charging-issue-just-looking-for-confirmation-tp4027110p4027112.html

While you're looking stuff over, check the 3 yellow wires coming from the alternator, going to the regulator/rectifier.  Sometimes corrosion will build up there, turning the connector black, and not delivering the full voltage to the R/R.  Easy enough to check:  Pull the connector apart, and look for charred bits.  You can either replace the connector ends with something more robust, or just strip and solder the wires.  Soldering makes it a bit of a pain to change out the R/R and/or alternator, but you get a better connection.

Other than that, I would compare your findings with what's in the FSM for your model motorcycle.

Good luck, and keep us in the loop.
Luke M