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generator or battery

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by stevetibb2000, Apr 13, 2008.

  1. stevetibb2000

    stevetibb2000 Member

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    i put a load on the GEN and i put a load on the battery

    and both tested great the wiring is in good condition but the battery keeps diying fuzes are in great condtion
     
    stevetibb2000, Apr 13, 2008
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    If the battery keeps dying there are only 3 possibilities. Either 1. the battery won't hold a charge, which is likely if it's over 2 years old), 2. the alternator isn't charging, which is likely on a 28 year old bike that probably has worn out brushes, bad regulator or corroded connector pins, or 3. there is short or too great a load on the battery which is a possibility if someone has cut into the wiring harness or replaced any of the bulbs or headlight with larger ones.
    If you connect a DVM do you get up to 14.5 volts charging the battery when the engine is over 2,000 RPM's? If so the battery is bad, if not the alternator or regulator needs service.
     
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