1985 LTD

[turtle]

The three yellow wires in front of the battery are heating up and when I first start the bike the volts are showing 14.3 but after a few mintues this goes down to 12 and if I shut the bike off and restart it goes back up to 14.3.

[SIR tricky]

Has the plug been removed and the three yellow wires soldered? if not, do so.
If it already has been removed, closely check that the connections are good.

[Steve]

The three yellow wires in front of the battery are heating up and when I first start the bike the volts are showing 14.3 but after a few mintues this goes down to 12 and if I shut the bike off and restart it goes back up to 14.3.

Hi it's Steve from Toronto Canada here. I've dealt with Goldwings since 1983. If you bypass that 3 yellow wired plug and you're still getting severe heat build up there, in all possibilites you may have a faulty ground somewhere along the line. You mentioned about the voltmeter reading 12 volts while engine is running. It's supposed to read 14.6 v.d.c. no less. There is a remote possibility your regulator may be intermittant.

Email me if you would like me to assist you further.
All the best from Steve (Goldwing Man)

[SIR tricky]

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