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Bike won't charge the battery. HELP?
I just got an older suzuki street bike and it runs great but the battery will not charge. I bought a brand new battery but still it will fire right up, I'll go for a ride and it's dead. I know it's something to do with the charging system just not sure how to narrow it down. When running the lights do not dim or change with RPM's so how do I check if it's the stator, regulator or rectifier short of changing them all. Keep in mind it's a $500 bike.. Please help
3 Answers
- Candid ChrisLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
You will need to test all the components with a multimeter to pinpoint the problem.
A Shop Manual for your bike would be helpful but here is a crude breakdown.
Voltage at the battery should read about 12.5, not running, 12.5-13+ running.
You'll need the Manual to know AC input from the stator to the rectifier and/or the sequence to check the ohms at the stator between the poles.
Any decent Shop should be able to test it all for around $70, a multimeter and Manual will cost you about the same, your flip!
- DanLv 78 years ago
You'll need to test each component. Either get them tested or do it yourself with a volt or multi meter. Lots of videos on YouTube that can help. Here's a quick guide on how to test the charging system yourself with a meter; http://www.ehow.com/how_5475989_check-voltage-regu...
- Anonymous8 years ago
A new alternator is the answer although a lot of people just sell up when that happens.
