Dangling Alternator Question

 So I'm having problems with my voltage rectifier.  In the meantime I'm
leaving it unconnected, and charging my battery at night.  My question
is this: because the voltage rectifier is unconnected, the alternator
is now dangling (not outputting into anything).  Is this harmful to
the alternator or just plain dangerous?

 loa13mbb@gmail.com wrote:

It won't hurt anything or anyone so long as you keep the wires
from touching anything.  Wrap some tape over the ends of any
unconnected wires until you replace the regulator.

What make, model, and year is your bike?

 
It's a '97 BMW F650.  And yes, I made sure that alternator wires were
cared for.  Thanks for your response.

 On Nov 4, 4:10 pm, lneu...@gmail.com wrote:

I think you've got a permanent magnet alternator with
a regulator/rectifier combo. In that setup, the regulator/
rectifier has to dissipate unused current as heat rather
than de-energizing an electromagnetic rotor.

For a permanent magnet setup, I'm not sure about leaving
the R/R completely disconnected. electrexusa.com is a
good resource. I'd also recomend the beemershop in
Scott's Valley, Ca as a pretty good source of advice and
online parts.

 Rob Kleinschmidt wrote:


Not sure what would be hurt by leaving the stator disconnected
on a PM alternator.  No power would be generated since no
current would be flowing in the windings.