| cbr600fp charging problem [message #442761] |
Tue, 20 September 2005 22:56 |
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Hi i have a problem with my cbr that the battery is not receiving enough
charge when the headlight is on. hte bike is fine during the day but a few
trips at night and the battery is flat. The headlight also dimms about 30
seconds after starting the bike whatever the condition of the battery. I
have been lead to beleive that it is the alternator or the rectifier. Does
anyone know what i have to check on these items or any other ideas what the
problem may be. I have basic electrical knowledge and own a multimeter so
any help would be appreciated.
dave
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| Re: cbr600fp charging problem [message #442765 ] |
Tue, 20 September 2005 23:41 |
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David Scott wrote:
> Hi i have a problem with my cbr that the battery is not receiving enough
> charge when the headlight is on. hte bike is fine during the day but a few
> trips at night and the battery is flat. The headlight also dimms about 30
> seconds after starting the bike whatever the condition of the battery. I
> have been lead to beleive that it is the alternator or the rectifier. Does
> anyone know what i have to check on these items or any other ideas what the
> problem may be. I have basic electrical knowledge and own a multimeter so
> any help would be appreciated.
There is nothing unique about your frequently asked question, Dave.
Try googling the archive of this group and you'll find a few hundred
thousand words on the subject. Read the responses and implement the
solutions.
Step back, the pod doors are closing now. Have a nice day.
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| Re: cbr600fp charging problem [message #442783 ] |
Wed, 21 September 2005 12:29 |
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David Scott Wrote:
> Hi i have a problem with my cbr that the battery is not receiving
> enough
> charge when the headlight is on. hte bike is fine during the day but a
> few
> trips at night and the battery is flat. The headlight also dimms about
> 30
> seconds after starting the bike whatever the condition of the battery.
> I
> have been lead to beleive that it is the alternator or the rectifier.
> Does
> anyone know what i have to check on these items or any other ideas what
> the
> problem may be. I have basic electrical knowledge and own a multimeter
> so
> any help would be appreciated.
>
> dave
just a quick question, have you had recently or do you have an alarm
fitted
--
rufus01
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| Re: cbr600fp charging problem [message #442785 ] |
Wed, 21 September 2005 20:45 |
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David Scott wrote:
> Hi i have a problem with my cbr that the battery is not receiving enough
> charge when the headlight is on. hte bike is fine during the day but a few
> trips at night and the battery is flat. The headlight also dimms about 30
> seconds after starting the bike whatever the condition of the battery. I
> have been lead to beleive that it is the alternator or the rectifier. Does
> anyone know what i have to check on these items or any other ideas what the
> problem may be. I have basic electrical knowledge and own a multimeter so
> any help would be appreciated.
Pick up and turn on multimeter
Set to D.C. volts
Attach to battery
Note voltage (should be better than 12)
Start engine
Note voltage (should be 13 or better)
Rev engine
Note voltage (should be 13.5 or so)
Turn on headlight
Note voltage (should remain at 13 or better)
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