| #1  13-Oct-2006, 20:19 | |||
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 Dead bike P2 Hello I have been checking a few things, with a multimeter and as it stands I think the problem could well be the wiring between the alternator and the regulator. with a new battery wired up I was getting readings of 13-14.5v at idle however as soon as I opened the throttle to 3000rpm the readings moved to 15-16v (and I think I am right in saying at 3000rpm the norm is 14-14.5V) so what I would like to know is what is the maximum voltage output of the alternator the Haynes states 13.5-15.5V, so I guess that in mind my 16V is about right for the alternator. The increase in V suggest to me that the alternator is powering the bike Not the regulator, if that makes sense? (open throttle Speedo, lights etc go haywire) overcharging I understand as I have done many a time that putting the multimeter on the battery, to some extent gives unclear readings, as if the alternator is not charging the battery properly, the battery will run say 50miles before it dies. so the plan is to check/cut back the alternator wires again, run a fresh set via the meter/battery and work from there. I need to know where the power is going, and what’s causing it as it stands the Rectifier is not in the link, (and after a call to electrex to ask how to check, was told "our parts never fail its a wiring problem you have") wait and see I know of one DSC member who returned one because faulty. maybe I am getting some where?  I hope so just repaired the TV remote after a hot chocolate spill ( and telewest want £12.50 for a replacement) the cheek . . .  regards TopiToo  |
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