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3. Start the engine and slowly increase RPM. The volt-
age should increase with the engine RPM to a maxi-
mum of 15.5 DC volts.
NOTE: If voltage rises above 15.5 DC volts, the regula-
tor is faulty or a battery connection is loose or corroded.
Clean and tighten battery connections or replace the
regulator/rectifier. If voltage does not rise, check Voltage
(Charging Coil - No Load) in this section. If charging coil
voltage is normal, replace the regulator/rectifier.
Lights
HEADLIGHTS - RUNNING LIGHTS
The connectors are the two 4-pin ones snapped onto the
front body/rack support. To release the connectors from
the frame, press the release tab with a small screwdriver.
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KC223
Voltage (Headlights)
NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side of
the connectors. Also, the ignition switch must be in
the LIGHTS position.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the red tester lead to the white wire.
3. With the dimmer switch in the LO position, the
meter must show battery voltage.
4. Remove the red tester lead from the white wire and
connect to the lavender wire.
5. With the dimmer switch in the HI position, the meter
must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If battery voltage is not shown in any test,
inspect the fuses, battery, main wiring harness, con-
nectors, or the left handlebar switch.
Voltage (Running Lights)
1. Release the wire connector from the frame; then
release and separate the connectors.
NOTE: Perform this test on the wiring harness side
of the connectors.
2. Connect the black tester lead of the meter to the black
wire; then with the tester in the DC Volts position,
connect the red tester lead to the brown/black wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LIGHTS position.
The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter does not show voltage, inspect
the LIGHTS fuse, battery connections, or trouble-
shoot the main wiring harness.
TAILLIGHTS - BRAKELIGHTS
Voltage (Taillights)
NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side of
the connector. Also, the ignition switch should be in
the LIGHTS position.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the red tester lead to the brown/blue wire.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter does not show voltage, inspect
fuses, wiring harness, connectors, and switches.
Voltage (Brakelights)
NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side of
the connector. Also, the ignition switch should be in
the ON position and the brake (either foot pedal or
hand lever) must be applied.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the red tester lead to the green/yellow wire.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter does not show voltage, inspect
bulb, fuses, wiring harness, connectors, and switches.
BACK-UP LIGHTS
The connectors are located on the rear frame supports
attached by a metal tab. They may be released from the
frame by depressing the release with a small screwdriver.
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