1965 Cruiser charging systems?

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1965 Cruiser charging systems?

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09-04-2001, 11:54 PM

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1965 Cruiser charging systems?

Howdy all-

I am a motorcycle mechanic(BMW/Moto Guzzi/Ducati) who has a friend whose '65 Cruiser stopped charging this weekend. He was able to get home on a new battery he picked up at WalMart.

I had a multimeter with me, and checked to see is voltage raised with RPM. After jumping him, he was at about 9 volts; as it idled, I got a low of 7.65 volts. And still, she purred like a kitten- no turn signals of course, nor a radio. Says a lot about having points instead of electronic ignition.

Now here's the puzzler for me- does he have a generator, or an alternator and regulator/rectifier for his charging system? When I think mid 60's European road bikes, some have generators(those Italians!), and some have an alternator.

If you know, please enlighten me- thanks!

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