Ah yes looking familiar

[DeanR]

So Rob, looks like you opted for the full blown ignition bypass. Relays, as simple a concept as they are, confuse my electrically challenged head, so I went the easy route!

 

[kiltman]

So Rob, looks like you opted for the full blown ignition bypass. Relays, as simple a concept as they are, confuse my electrically challenged head, so I went the easy route!

I'm thinking about it, I'm mapping it out on paper first. I understand the concept, getting familiar with the what wires do what, and from the photos I'm able to follow along. The search function is a great tool. I now understand the function of a relay.
I'm also looking at the headlight ground bypass as well.
Having said that, the easy route might be just the ticket to deal with my end of season riding.

 

[kiltman]

My ears are burning, guys! Now if I can talk DeanR into coming back up for another visit I'll introduce you two in person. Perhaps over a friendly game of pickleball? Probably a new experience for Rob but one that DeanR enjoyed earlier this year.

Rob, I will admit that while we were having lunch at Anna Mae's on Saturday, listening to you talk about the alternator issues I was reflecting back on DeanR's aborted journey to NNESTOC in September. I didn't mention it as my electrical knowledge is pretty much nil, and my awareness of which shops carry charged batteries for an 1100 is limited to a 50 mile radius of Barre, VT!

It's a great forum, eh? Lots of friendly sorts offering knowledge to keep us all riding in the most economical way possible.

I agree Dean, this is a great forum.
If I do the electrical work properly I see no reason not to head down to DeanR's neck of the woods.
Always game to learn new games. I did look it up. When I was doing an opera in Hawaii I was introduced to Frisbee golf, had a great time. Pickleball I might just be able to handle.
Thanks for listening during lunch.
Even at the RTE's there is a wealth of knowledge to glean, and I did that as well. Gerhard hooked me onto "Fongle" so I'm able to have a phone number for my ipad and for each of my parents ipads as well... who knew.
Most important, Lyle taught me the delete move

 

[Jeff F]

Rob and Dean

Check this out!!

Link>> ST1100 Easy alternator fix

 

[kiltman]

Rob and Dean

Check this out!!

Link>> ST1100 Easy alternator fix

will that be your solution too for your battery problems?

 

[DeanR]

That there is one fine fix Jeff!

 

[Jeff F]

Lol. I could "fix" the battery in that one too.