Wiring Question ??

[Sandrooney]

I just finished wiring my 49 EL with an AM harness and converting to 12 volt at the same time. I left the generator wire unhooked till I checked things out. Everything worked great. My question is, is the generator wire supposed to be hot with the ignition off ? I double checked the wiring diagram and it shows it to be on the hot post on the ign switch.
Thanks a lot ,
Kevin

[1950Panhead]

No, The red wire goes to the cutout relay, the green wire goes to generator.

[Sandrooney]

There is no cut out relay on the cycle electric . It's got the regulator on the end of the generator. I believe it's electronic.

Thanks,
Kevin

[thebeast]

It should be hot all the time. At least it is on my 12v CE gen/reg. Don't forget to polarize!
Good luck, James

[Robert Luland]

The electronic regulator has a built in diode that won't allow power from the battery to be passed to the generator when it's not in operation. Think of it as a check valve in a piping system. Bob L

[Sandrooney]

Thanks, I was told that the CE with end cap reg does not need to be polarized. Thanks again

[thebeast]

Per the instructions that came with the CE-540-L regulator,"To ensure proper regulation momentarily connect(flash) B&A terminals with jumper wire" .
Thanks, James

[Sandrooney]

On the instructions for the CE- DVG- 5000 it says " Polarized at the factory. No futher polarization needed."
Thanks,
Kevin

[58flh]

Sandroony---I have installed 3 of the CE gennys,I polarized mine (it didnt have the endmount!--However the other 2 had the endmount & I didnt polarize as per CE instructions/All bikes running Fine!----Respectfully----Richie

[Sandrooney]

Thanks Richie