Is a high AC voltage good for the bike?
• The DCV measures today 14.3-14.4V, which I think is good (I have flayed the VR before). However I also measured the ACV, which was about 30V. This can’t be good for the battery can it? or is just my measurement that are incorrect? All comments would be very much appreciated on this subject, since I am a little confused over this. • The basic equation is P=IE, where P = Power (Watts), I = current (Amps), and E = Electromotive Force (volts). The voltage regulator performs two tasks: 1) It changes the alternating current to direct current probably with diode bridge. 2) It decreases the voltage to a steady 12V. It seems crazy that the VR would be given 80 volts (at idle!) to futz with, but I haven’t measured it myself. But then again, if our (GS) alternator is 400 watts, 80volts would mean 5 amps, which sounds about right. And actually, my interest is really piqued at this point. The numbers do work out, 14.5 * 27.5 = 398.75 watts, which is (approximately) the same as the 80v@5A. But the
