Voltage output

[jasonkeyzer]

Hi everyone.

Quick question about voltage output...
I’ve installed the motor back in my frame, starts and idles nicely.
Just for interest sake I thought I’d check what the voltage output is (tail-light, head-light, speedo and horn to still be installed).

What should the voltage output be?
I’m under the impression that the bulbs all act as the voltage regulator, so I was expecting to have some sort of output, but I’ve got nothing...

Thanks in advance

Jason

[tzsteve]

most of the power earths through a light of some sort
ie the ignition earths through the brake light etc etc

[jbcollier]

It would be helpful if you could tell us what year and model of smallframe you have.

[jasonkeyzer]

Hi Everyone.

Thought I’d just reply to my own query (for what it’s worth...).

My snag was that I was trying to measure the voltage with my multimeter set to DC...

My bike is up and running beautifully. All lights working like a charm.
First time I’ve set the timing with a timing light - what a difference. Starts first kick absolutely every time.
As an aside, I haven’t got the speedo light in, was expecting to blow a bulb or two (was under the impression that ALL the bulbs had to be in or bulbs would start blowing).
So far so good, no blown bulbs...

Thanks all...