15 WIRING HARNESS, BATTERY
15.7
15.8
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Guideline
The charging current, charging voltage, and charging time
must not be exceeded.
Recharge the 12 V battery
3 months
regularly when the motorcy-
cle is not being used
Finishing work
- Connect the negative cable of the 12 V battery.
(
al
p. 134)
- Mount the seat. (
0
p. 1 00)
- Install the air filter box cover. (
0
p. 95)
Checking the charging voltage
Condition
The 12 V battery must be fully functional and completely
charged.
Preparatory work
- Remove the air filter box cover. (
al
p. 95)
- Remove the seat.
(
al
p. 99)
Main work
- Start the motorcycle to check the function. (
al
p. 13)
V
Measure the voltage between the specified points.
Measuring point
plus
(+) - Measuring point
Ground(-)
I
Charging voltage
5,000 rpm
113.5 ... 15.0 V
If the displayed value is less than the specified value:
- Check the plug-in connections from the alternator to
the voltage regulator.
...
- Check the plug-in connections from the voltage regu-
lator to the wiring harness.
- Check the stator winding of the alternator.
(
al
p. 257)
If the displayed value is greater than the specified value:
- Change the voltage regulator.
...
Checking the o�en-circuit current
Preparatory work
- Press and hold the kill switch � while the engine is idling until
the engine stops.
- Remove the air filter box cover. (
al
p. 95)
- Remove the seat.
(
al
p. 99)
- Disconnect the negative cable of the 12 V battery. (
al
p. 134)