Charging Systems and Parts

VOLTAGE REGULATOR TYPES

SERIES

(Required by Big Dog, per service manual, for 2004 and later models)

Advantages

Series rectifying regulators block current to control voltage.

Reduced stator current.

Lower temperature and less drag on the motor.

More efficient operation.

Smoother charge to the battery.

Less battery maintenance and longer battery life.

Disadvantages

Cost More

SHUNT

Advantages

Cost Less

Disadvantages

Dump current to ground.

Increased stator current

Higher temperature and more drag on the motor.

Less efficient operation.

Increased battery maintenance and shorter battery life.

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