How do I see if my trike is charging????

[TWoulfe]

I have a 1982 KLT200 im not real familliar with any kawasaki products. My problem is my battery loses charge, i get 2 1/2 to 3 hrs of riding in and i get a dead battery. it has an electric fuel pump and i think my battery is running it but nothing is recharging the battery, it runs fine when it runs so i believe the stator is working to run the ignition but not recharging the battery. what can i check on it to find out? is this that dreaded blackbox ive heard about? how can i check stator, voltage regulator, etc. I know alot of people on here are really good with trikes, any help is greatly appreciated. thanks in avance.

[MonroeMike]

This may help.

[harryredtrike]

pull the battery cable off while running.if it dies, its running off your battery.got a multimeter?that will tell you how much voltage your producing

[TWoulfe]

Thanks for the info. any one know where to get a wiring diagram or a teardown manual for this thing? I need to put a new head gasket on and i'd feel better doing it with a manual. it wont run with the battery cable off, the fuel pump is hooked through the ignition switch strait to the battery. someone has done a nightmare wiring job on this thing and id like to redo it, it has splices and black tape everywhere. thanks

[MonroeMike]

I found a earlier post from you. Do you own a 200 or a 250?

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?104722-KLT-200-or-250

[TWoulfe]

Its an 82 klt 200 with the front end off of a 250, and the controls and handlebars off of some kind of bike, has turn signal switch, horn button and something else, plus starter button all on right side with a twist throttle

[MonroeMike]

Good luck with that. :(

I pm'd you a link.

[TWoulfe]

thanks thats the best info ive seen for it yet, much appreciated, hopefully i can get her fixed