DR 650 charging issue

[brider]

Got a charging issue going on with my 2000 DR 650.  Battery is new and my initial check says its charging related.  Any insight on where the weak point is with these bikes or if you have a spare chharging componets to sell would be great?   

[TN2Wheeler]

Got a charging issue going on with my 2000 DR 650.  Battery is new and my initial check says its charging related.  Any insight on where the weak point is with these bikes or if you have a spare chharging componets to sell would be great?

The service manual has a straight-forward procedure for checking the stator and voltage regulator/rectifier.  It's a very simple system. PM me if you don't have a service manual. 

[fartymarty]

The service manual has a straight-forward procedure for checking the stator and voltage regulator/rectifier.  It's a very simple system. PM me if you don't have a service manual.

What he said, plus you can check on the DRRIDERS forum.
I was over there reading and found this post which looked interesting (for consideration after you've done some trouble shooting).

Best wishes!

[brider]

So it appears to be the regulator.  Either of your got one laying around?

[fartymarty]

So it appears to be the regulator.  Either of your got one laying around?

Sorry, I only have the one, and it's needed here.

[TN2Wheeler]

So it appears to be the regulator.  Either of your got one laying around?

No spares but FWIW If it were mine I wouldn't buy the new (pricey!) Suzuki part. http://webpages.charter.net/jrandall/vrr/vrr_upgrade.htm

[brider]

That was I saw to.    

[DirtFlier]

[..That was I saw to...]

What? you're not from around here are you boy?   

[Nomadmax]

Check and see if Cycle Electrics makes one for the DR.  That's all I use for stator and regulator/rectifier replacement.  They're in Brookville, Ohio and will only sell thru dealers.  I usually pick mine up at Sporty's on Dixie Drive. 

My mistake.  I just checked, looks like they only do HD stuff.

[brider]

After getting two bummer stators from electorsport    I gave up and did the upgrade from procyle.  problem solved + more juice.

[Nomadmax]

If you don't mind me asking Bill; What kind of spare electrical capacity do you have now on the DR? 

[brider]

According to procycle an extra 50 watts over stock.  From their website.
A new high output stator for the DR650. 25% more output than the stock unit. Approximately 50 additional watts. Now you can have enough power to run those driving lights and/or heated riding gear.
50 watts might not sound like much but the stock lighting, ignition and battery charging consumes about 140 watts. This only leaves a maximum 60 watts available for additional accessories.
 

[DirtFlier]

[...I usually pick mine up at Sporty's on Dixie Drive....]

Wasn't Sporty's in Fairborn at one time?   I'd heard they went out of business but nothing beyond that.  Are they a dealership again or just an accessory store?

[TN2Wheeler]

According to procycle an extra 50 watts over stock.  From their website.
A new high output stator for the DR650. 25% more output than the stock unit. Approximately 50 additional watts. Now you can have enough power to run those driving lights and/or heated riding gear.
50 watts might not sound like much but the stock lighting, ignition and battery charging consumes about 140 watts. This only leaves a maximum 60 watts available for additional accessories.

I think the stock DR650 makes closer to 300 watts output.  FWIW I routinely run a Tourmaster electric vest and Dual-Star grip heaters. I have a voltmeter installed too and at anything over 2k rpm the charging voltage stays well above 13VDC.

[Nomadmax]

[...I usually pick mine up at Sporty's on Dixie Drive....]

Wasn't Sporty's in Fairborn at one time?   I'd heard they went out of business but nothing beyond that.  Are they a dealership again or just an accessory store?

You're right.  It has changed hands and locations a couple of times.  They sell used bikes (all brands) and have a service department.  I can't vouch for them, I only use them to buy dealer only parts.  I have a nice service department in my garage and I know the mechanic is honest;)

http://sportystrikes.biz/

That's the current location and website.