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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #25 on: July 12, 2011, 12:28:03 PM »
Just got off the phone with cycle x and he said the same thing as mentioned earlier in the thread: that one of the blacks must be connected to the green wire coming out of the motor (but this shouldn't be ground). I'll try that and report back.
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #26 on: July 12, 2011, 12:48:58 PM »
All solid green wires on the cb750 are grounds!!! They are confused.
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #27 on: July 12, 2011, 01:03:25 PM »
Well, I did what they said and it no longer shorts. Though I'm not sure how I can confirm if everything is functioning. The green wire coming out of the engine now just goes directly to the reg/rec (one of the black wires). I am very confused as to why the green wire coming out of the engine does not function as a ground.
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #28 on: July 12, 2011, 01:09:55 PM »
 ??? It does! As you can see in the diagram, that green wire connects to many different electrical components as a ground.

The small symbol with three parallel lines indicates ground (bottom green arrow). If you took the black wire that you were hooking up to the black wire from the harness to the green from the generator, and have left the other black connected to the green through the plastic connector, both are grounded which is why you are not blowing a fuse. However, the reg/rec has no power now since you have grounded out both black wires.
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #29 on: July 12, 2011, 01:26:35 PM »
 :-[ This is getting to be very annoying. I'll try and take a multimeter up to it to see. Has anyone using the cycle x reg/rec got this working?
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #30 on: July 12, 2011, 06:29:32 PM »
Sorry for your annoyance.... wondered why you took-out the unbeatable stock regulator anyway  :)

The reg/rect. you have is NOT for a stator/field coil type alternator, it's for an alternator with a powered rotor winding ( with brushes etc. ) like some of the CB 650 type alternators  ;)
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #31 on: July 12, 2011, 06:44:59 PM »
I agree! Not the correct reg/rec for the 750, but might work, eventually. The on from Z1 is a plug and play.
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #32 on: July 12, 2011, 06:49:13 PM »
Spanner to Silverback; How's Irish Johnnie ??
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #33 on: July 12, 2011, 11:04:07 PM »
Well, I order the Power Arc ignition from cycle x and ended up just going for a whole new bunch of electronics.
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #34 on: July 13, 2011, 06:55:57 AM »
Quote from: Spanner 1 on July 12, 2011, 06:49:13 PM
Spanner to Silverback; How's Irish Johnnie ??

He's good! I think that he is actually going to be down in Nashville this weekend. He and a few friends are riding down.
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #35 on: July 13, 2011, 07:01:27 AM »
Quote from: Analysis on July 12, 2011, 11:04:07 PM
Well, I order the Power Arc ignition from cycle x and ended up just going for a whole new bunch of electronics.

Do you have a meter that can measure DC voltage? This will essential for determining if it is working.
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78 CB750F stock
75 CB750K Baby Blue Sold (She was a great bike!)
71 CB750K (rusty rod)
77 cb550F Sold :(  Bought it Back :)
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #36 on: July 13, 2011, 09:33:26 AM »
Yes I do. What wires should I use to check?
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Re: Installing the CycleX ignition, Reg/Rec, and ignition switch
« Reply #37 on: July 13, 2011, 10:37:06 AM »
When your bike is running put the leads on the battery and rev the motor a bit. You should see the voltage go up to at least 13.5 volts. Maybe a bit over 14 at higher revs. The main thing is that your voltage increases as you rev the motor so that your battery charges. If not, maybe try the way I suggested hooking it up a couple of times now. Can't hurt, eh!?
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Chris
"It's hard to define soul. You get it in art. You get it in music, and occasionally you get it in machinery."
78 CB750F racer
78 CB750F stock
75 CB750K Baby Blue Sold (She was a great bike!)
71 CB750K (rusty rod)
77 cb550F Sold :(  Bought it Back :)
Basket case 73 CB750, 77 CB750F (Building now)
01 Aprilia Falco
76 kz400
96 BMW K1100LT
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