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[QUOTE="jfitz, post: 467617, member: 31079"]
I'm trying to get my head and tail lights working on my XR350R.  When I bought it, it had no lights.  I got the lights from an '84 XR250 parts bike.  Since then, I have been trying to figure out whether I have a bad alternator, need a regulator, or?

Thanks to the person who sent me the wiring diagrams, etc. from the manual.  Very helpful.  Since the update on this site, I can't find the post or name to thank you again.  I did get a complete factory manual since.

I get voltage from the alternator, but it's like 27 volts AC and keeps climbing with RPM, so I blew my bulbs. :|  The manual shows an "optional" regulator, and there is none to be found on the bike.  Makes sense to me that this is the missing link.  Another thing is that the alternator test described in the manual says I should get x ohms (can't remember) and it is not within spec.  But, how could I get voltage out of it and it not be working?  Can anyone help?  I can get more details if necessary, I'm just at work and not near the bike right now.  Thanks in advance!
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