Hi All:
More news on my shorted bullet, Buzzy. All electrical circuits work ! Headlight, tiny indicators, directionals, tail light, stop lights and horn. This all when the battery is supplying power, and I'm on my old Rec. / Reg. When I hookup the new R / R and turn on the ignition, ammeter pegs to full discharge and 20 amp fuse blows unless I immediately shut off the ignition.
The leads from the new alternator are color coded correctly to the bikes wiring loom. Yesterday, I pulled the leads apart at the junction between the alternator and the loom and consulted the super service factory manual I have and did some checking with my ohm meter and discovered the new alternator windings that surround the magnetic armature are where the short exists. There should not be continuity to ground from the yellow lead or either of the violet leads. When I check with my ohm meter continuity became evident. Bummer ! ! ! The alternator is brand new from Enfield Gear.
I've done a visual inspection and can't see where any of the windings are touching the frame they are mounted in. I'll take it to the dealer to see if they can isolate where the short is and fix it. Otherwise I'll be buying another one. I don't need the magnet part, just the field windings. If I can get this resolved, I should be back in business. Not much riding season left, but I'll be ready to go this spring.
Neil and Buzzy the Bullet.