2007 Buell P3: Electrical 7-43
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VOLTAGE REGULATOR 7.15
GENERAL
The voltage regulator is located under the frame (above swin-
garm on left side). The voltage regulator is not repairable.
Replace the unit if it fails.
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
11WARNING1WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-)
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery terminal.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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 could result.
3. See Figure 7-56. Locate voltage regulator connector [46]
behind left footrest support. Disconnect from alternator
stator wiring. Cut cable straps if necessary.
4. Detach charging wire from main circuit breaker.
a. See Figure 7-57. Disconnect red charging wire from
gold post of main circuit breaker.
b. Route charging wire back to voltage regulator.
5. Remove two mounting screws.
6. Remove and discard voltage regulator.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply Loctite 243 (blue) to threads of two mounting
screws.
2. See Figure 7-57. Attach
new
voltage regulator using two
screws. Tighten screws to 48-72
in-lbs
(5-8 Nm).
3. Connect voltage regulator connector [46] to alternator
stator wiring. Cable strap connector halves together.
4. Route Red charging wire to gold post on main circuit
breaker. Secure wire to frame with
new
cable straps.
5. Connect negative battery cable to battery terminal.
TIghten fastener to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
6. Test charging system. See 7.13 CHARGING SYSTEM.
11WARNING1WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
7. Install seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
Figure 7-56. Voltage Regulator Connector [46]
Figure 7-57. Voltage Regulator
30A
BK
BK
BK
RD
RD
a0286x7x
[46]
1. Main circuit breaker (30A)
2. Voltage regulator
3. Stator
3
1
2
a0248x7x
1. Voltage regulator
2. Connector [46A]
3. Red charging wire
4. Screws (2)
2
1
4
3
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