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Old 02-23-2009, 02:31 AM
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2001 SP400

Already got a new battery.

Voltage reading drops off after quad is running. Eventually fans, lights, AWD die.

Quad has been through heck. Well maintained but a rough life. Can't blame it for needing this fix. Magneto system new to me. What is replacement cost? Where do i find replacement instructions? While i'm doing this...Are there upgrades? (could always use more juice)
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 08:15 AM
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Check that regulator/rectifier located at very front of machine has all 4 wires connected(sometimes one or more can pull loose) should have yellow,yel/brn,red(main power wire) brown. Could be cause of charging problem. Good luck
 
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Old 02-24-2009, 04:13 AM
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Thanks for the reply..

Where is this regulator located? Under front hood near radiator fill cap???
 
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In front of radiator on left side behind bumper guard towards top.
 
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Old 03-02-2009, 02:57 AM
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OPT,

Thanks a ton. U were 100% correct. One of the wires was corroded and broke loose. Ten min with a solder gun and some shrink tubing and I had the machine charging at 14.5 like its supposed to. U saved me tons of $$$. Can't begin to tell ya how much i appreciate the help.

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Old 03-02-2009, 05:40 AM
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its a common issue w/ bikes that old. glad it was an easy fix.
 
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yes i am having the same exact problem with my bike but mine is a 1993 sportsman 350. Could this be my problem
 
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Old 03-03-2009, 09:28 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: kaptn12

yes i am having the same exact problem with my bike but mine is a 1993 sportsman 350. Could this be my problem[/
Very possible! located under front panel down from cdi
 
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