Well I heard from Hearclid earlier today and he was still in Ocala getting a battery at PepBoys. I suggested to compare prices between them and the dealer for an alternator (V-reg is internal) and do what felt comfortable. Hoping to hear back soon that he's home and up and running.

So, out of seven VX's, three were all afflicted with the same electrical problem. I suspect moisture somehow got into what I hope is a typically sealed V-Reg and caused the problem. We'll know more after Frank and VX1 get theirs back from the dealer. Hopefully it'll be useful info for the rest of y'all.