Day 15, up and running

Well today was spent wasting time in the morning, the weather was poor so enjoyed the shelter. The mail can at 1:00pm and with it was a bunch of parts. A new Diode Board, Alternator Brushes, and a Voltage Regulator. The Diode board was a surprise as it was an old style upgrade. and I was expecting an OEM version. NOT COMPLAINING upgrades are always a good thing. So having already unsoldered the old brushes from the stator housing and polishing the slip rings I was able to solder the new rings on, and slip in back on the bike with minimal issue. The diode board was a bit more of an issue as the upgrade was wired a bit different, but did not add to the job and actually gave me a chance to clean the bike a bit more. The voltage regulator went on easily, and once everything was together The bike started right up and was charging PERFECTLY. Took a ride, but as it was pouring, cut it short after 10 miles.

I always feel good when I am able to solve a problem by myself with the resources at hand.

I was also able to obtain a nice snap-on torque-o-meter today so repairs will be made perfectly in the future.

Although the bike is running now, I will probably still leave on thursday. One day to truly rest, and pack the bike up