This might be case of cheap RR overloading stator. Old shunt-circuit regulators run stator at 100% output and splits off just enough to power electronics and dumps rest to ground. This heats up RR and stator tremendously and melts insulation off windings (not to mention robs power and hurts MPG). Leads to the shorts you found earlier and stator stops putting out sufficient voltage to charge battery.
Very common problem on Ducatis and Aprilias with same solution
Best to upgrade your RR to latest series-circuit with SH-847 regulator. It only draws as much current from stator as needed by bike's electronics rather than driving it at 100% like old shunt-circuit regulators. Startor runs so much cooler and doesn't short out. RR itself is also much cooler and you can touch it after a ride!!!
Get SH847 here http://www.roadstercycle.com/Roadstercycle Series Regulators.htm/ - don't buy wiring kit with auto-reset circuit breaker
Wiring-connectors here: https://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/R-R_Connectors/r-r_connectors.html
Some discussions:
http://v4musclebike.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25778 <-- actual current measurements
https://www.cbrxx.com/threads/actual-stator-temps-sh847.49533/
https://www.douglasvanbossuyt.com/category/hobbies/motorcycle/ - more temp tests
https://www.cbrxx.com/threads/sh847-series-regulator-rectifier-install.42754/
https://www.kawasakiversys.com/thre...-shunt-star-delta-technical-info-2017.222367/
https://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php?topic=20426.0
https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index...-new-to-vfrd-from-new-jersey-need-helpadvice/
https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/biting-the-bullet-on-charging-system.28810/page-3
https://www.apriliaforum.com/forums...t-step-wires&p=2845062&viewfull=1#post2845062
https://www.triumphrat.net/threads/charging-system-diagnostics-rectifier-regulator-upgrade.104504/
https://www.thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/1320648-stator-trouble/
https://www.createfixshare.com/articles/drz400-sh775-regulator-rectifier-upgrade/
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Good video explaining differences:
Very common problem on Ducatis and Aprilias with same solution
Best to upgrade your RR to latest series-circuit with SH-847 regulator. It only draws as much current from stator as needed by bike's electronics rather than driving it at 100% like old shunt-circuit regulators. Startor runs so much cooler and doesn't short out. RR itself is also much cooler and you can touch it after a ride!!!
Get SH847 here http://www.roadstercycle.com/Roadstercycle Series Regulators.htm/ - don't buy wiring kit with auto-reset circuit breaker
Wiring-connectors here: https://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/R-R_Connectors/r-r_connectors.html
Some discussions:
http://v4musclebike.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25778 <-- actual current measurements
https://www.cbrxx.com/threads/actual-stator-temps-sh847.49533/
https://www.douglasvanbossuyt.com/category/hobbies/motorcycle/ - more temp tests
https://www.cbrxx.com/threads/sh847-series-regulator-rectifier-install.42754/
https://www.kawasakiversys.com/thre...-shunt-star-delta-technical-info-2017.222367/
https://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php?topic=20426.0
https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index...-new-to-vfrd-from-new-jersey-need-helpadvice/
https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/biting-the-bullet-on-charging-system.28810/page-3
https://www.apriliaforum.com/forums...t-step-wires&p=2845062&viewfull=1#post2845062
https://www.triumphrat.net/threads/charging-system-diagnostics-rectifier-regulator-upgrade.104504/
https://www.thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/1320648-stator-trouble/
https://www.createfixshare.com/articles/drz400-sh775-regulator-rectifier-upgrade/
Good video explaining differences:
