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Title: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: FGO on July 02, 2016, 05:47:43 PM: Hi folks,
Most of the time, Guzzi's don't put out enough voltage. After a full charge on my battery charger, and then running at 4K RPM, my strada is putting out 18 volts. I don't know if I trust my volt meter, but it has served me well for 35 years. What are the likely culprits on a 93 Strada 1000? A voltage regulator???? Any input is appreciated. The kind gent is picking it up tomorrow and I need to adjust my price accordingly if I cant fix it, if it is broken, BTW, it runs fantastic
Thank you,
Jon
Title: Re: Need advice, my Strada which I tentativey have sold is putting hich volts
Post by: fotoguzzi on July 02, 2016, 06:08:57 PM: get another volt meter before you fry the battery.. yes probably the regulator but the experts should confirm that. I'm no expert.
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: FGO on July 02, 2016, 06:12:26 PM: Thanks Foto,
verified the meter on other vehicles, seems the Strada is high strung and putting out 17 - 18 volts, seems like a regulator to me, but I am not expert, heck, I'm not even a novice
Cheers,
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: Triple Jim on July 02, 2016, 06:13:42 PM: I don't know that specific circuit, but check to make sure the regulator is well grounded, no corrosion on the ground connectors, etc..
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on July 02, 2016, 06:17:46 PM: I'm fairly familiar with that particular Strada. Normally, when voltage is too high it's because of a bad ground. I'm sure I put an external ground wire on it, but check. It should be on one of the regulator bolts and going to a bolt on the timing cover. If it's there, the regulator is toast. Sorry, the warranty ran out last week.. :evil:
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: FGO on July 02, 2016, 06:59:55 PM: Chuck,
You still owe me a regulator when your Quota reg died years ago and I "loaned" you my Lemans regulator. Give me a bit more info on what grounds to check, I am a Californian after all. BTW, the wonder Bill Ross is going to take possession of your wonderful Strada as Bren is now disabled and it was our touring bike. Hell, the thing still has Indiana gasoline in it and runs great :grin: If you have any input on how to check out the problem, please PM me
Thanks my friend
Best to you and the missus
Jon and Bren
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: FGO on July 02, 2016, 07:10:37 PM: Chuck,
You know your guzzi's, I went out and loosened the bolts, rubbed them back and forth to get a good ground and all was good, perfect charging now. I will tidy it up, just wanted to check your input. BTW, your ground wire is bit corroded, will replace it tonight. Bike runs great for 2 year and 1 year old gas and a bunch of sea foam. Thanks much for your input!!!!
Cheers my friend!
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: FGO on July 02, 2016, 07:36:51 PM: Chuck,
Even with the old gas and seafoam, I took the Strada out for a ride, if you feed it too much clutch, it wheelies easily, never rode a round head that wheelied before. The midrange is really solid, fast bike for sure.
Cheers,
Jon
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on July 02, 2016, 07:43:46 PM: Round head? I'm afraid your eyes are failing, old boy. :smiley: Sorry to hear about Bren.. :sad:
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: FGO on July 02, 2016, 07:49:41 PM: When you had grisos and stuff, it gets hard, it is a 949 though isn't it :evil: Sure runs dandy
Cheers my friend!
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on July 02, 2016, 07:52:26 PM: Quote from: FGO on July 02, 2016, 07:49:41 PM
When you had grisos and stuff, it gets hard, it is a 949 though isn't it :evil: Sure runs dandy
Cheers my friend!

Glad you liked it. Tell Bill hey for me.. he's a good guy. :smiley:
Title: Re: Need advice, my 93 Strada is putting out high voltage
Post by: FGO on July 02, 2016, 07:58:21 PM: Will do Chuck, he is a great guy and if he was not going to buy the Strada, I would have been bummed, I know it will go on to an even greater life, then I will buy it back :evil: