Laverda 3C ( 1974, HKZ) Generator -light concern

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Hi,
I assembled a Monza half fairing and the wiring had to re-assemble as well. I wonder how this gen-light works (Nippondenso meters). When I turn from the key to the ignition position, the neutral light is on, but the gen light is not. When I push starting to "on" position, still gen light is silent. I opened the meter and I connected the bulb to earth ( the other wire from the bulb, the other "black" goes to multiconnector and the bulb seems to be ok) and it turns "on" in the ignition position. I have not actually started the engine so I do not know if the gen light will go off after the engine has started and generator has started to give current.

Do I have to connect gen-bulb to earth by using this other wire from the gen-bulb of the revolution meter or should I leave this other wire without connecting it at all? All the lights and neutral light in the rev-meter works and one wire goes also from neutral bulb to gen-bulb as it should be.  Should the gen-bulb be "on" at all when the engine is not running?

Ciao,
Erkki
 
I don't think the generator warning light is actually operational on an HKZ system.
 
last driving season the gen- bulb was working sometimes, when the revs were low...
 
I've never seen a working generator light on a HKZ equipped bike.
 
Restomoto said:
last driving season the gen- bulb was working sometimes, when the revs were low...
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I thought I saw mine working too but it turned out to be low oil pressure... :o yours might be the same :D :D
 
Thank You of your views, I have to get new eyeglasses and I will assemble a proper voltage meter to avoid low battery
Ciao
Erkki
 
triples with oil pressure lights are extremely rare, only ever seen one and it was a drummer if I recall correctly 0017, rebuilt by Gavin anD sold to Denmark
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