Not the R/R...really confused
09-30-2010, 03:02 PM
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Not the R/R...really confused
You probably recall that I posted a topic about an electrical issue not too long ago: https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...t=electricical
well I replaced my r/r with a brand new one, recharged my brand new battery that went dead from the old r/r and thought I was good to go. That lasted me about 2 weeks. After I got the new r/r I took a short ride (6-8 miles) and everything seemed good. Then we had some shitty weather and the bike sat for about a week but I checked it every so often to be sure it still started and it did every time. Today I went for a quick errand across town and then took the long way home to enjoy the stellar weather we are having when the son of a bitch cut off at a stop light. I tried to push start it to no avail and now it's dead as can be all over again.
symptoms:
all lights come on but will not even turn over, just clicks. I have not checked the battery again yet, but like i said it was brand new and fully charged so its acting like something is draining the battery again.
well I replaced my r/r with a brand new one, recharged my brand new battery that went dead from the old r/r and thought I was good to go. That lasted me about 2 weeks. After I got the new r/r I took a short ride (6-8 miles) and everything seemed good. Then we had some shitty weather and the bike sat for about a week but I checked it every so often to be sure it still started and it did every time. Today I went for a quick errand across town and then took the long way home to enjoy the stellar weather we are having when the son of a bitch cut off at a stop light. I tried to push start it to no avail and now it's dead as can be all over again.
symptoms:
all lights come on but will not even turn over, just clicks. I have not checked the battery again yet, but like i said it was brand new and fully charged so its acting like something is draining the battery again.
Last edited by Mattaua; 09-30-2010 at 03:04 PM.
09-30-2010, 03:39 PM
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after you replaced the r/r did you make measurements to see how much is the current at the battery with the engine running?
it should be around 14,2-14,5volts at 1500 - 2000 rpm.
and you can try switching the battery with a know good one from a friend, and then repeat the measurements.
it should be around 14,2-14,5volts at 1500 - 2000 rpm.
and you can try switching the battery with a know good one from a friend, and then repeat the measurements.
09-30-2010, 04:26 PM
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You probably recall that I posted a topic about an electrical issue not too long ago: https://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23788&highlight=electricical
well I replaced my r/r with a brand new one, recharged my brand new battery that went dead from the old r/r and thought I was good to go. That lasted me about 2 weeks. After I got the new r/r I took a short ride (6-8 miles) and everything seemed good. Then we had some shitty weather and the bike sat for about a week but I checked it every so often to be sure it still started and it did every time. Today I went for a quick errand across town and then took the long way home to enjoy the stellar weather we are having when the son of a bitch cut off at a stop light. I tried to push start it to no avail and now it's dead as can be all over again.
symptoms:
all lights come on but will not even turn over, just clicks. I have not checked the battery again yet, but like i said it was brand new and fully charged so its acting like something is draining the battery again.
well I replaced my r/r with a brand new one, recharged my brand new battery that went dead from the old r/r and thought I was good to go. That lasted me about 2 weeks. After I got the new r/r I took a short ride (6-8 miles) and everything seemed good. Then we had some shitty weather and the bike sat for about a week but I checked it every so often to be sure it still started and it did every time. Today I went for a quick errand across town and then took the long way home to enjoy the stellar weather we are having when the son of a bitch cut off at a stop light. I tried to push start it to no avail and now it's dead as can be all over again.
symptoms:
all lights come on but will not even turn over, just clicks. I have not checked the battery again yet, but like i said it was brand new and fully charged so its acting like something is draining the battery again.
Last edited by RWhisen; 09-30-2010 at 04:29 PM.
09-30-2010, 04:54 PM
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How long did I let it run, or drive? I let it run for maybe 5 minutes then drove it. I drove it maybe 6 miles or so with 2 stops in between. It died while in traffic sitting at a stop light. Yes I had it on a battery tender. don't know the voltage because I don't have the tools to measure that.
09-30-2010, 05:11 PM
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How long did I let it run, or drive? I let it run for maybe 5 minutes then drove it. I drove it maybe 6 miles or so with 2 stops in between. It died while in traffic sitting at a stop light. Yes I had it on a battery tender. don't know the voltage because I don't have the tools to measure that.
09-30-2010, 05:46 PM
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I am definitely no mechanic...soo the verdict is I need to check the battery to make sure its not totally beyond charging straight up dead....then what?
Last edited by Mattaua; 09-30-2010 at 05:49 PM.
10-02-2010, 06:50 PM
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10-02-2010, 07:03 PM
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We'll cover this again:
After repalcing the R/R take measurements at the battery terminals to verify that the voltage with the engine running is between 14.2-14.5 volts at 1500-2000 rpm. This verifies that the charging system is operating as advertised.
To do this you will need a multimeter, easily obtainable at Radio Crack, Harbor Freight or the like. It doesn't have to be a Fluke, just something you can use.
If your charging system checks good the next step is to have your battery tested. You can have your battery tested for free at Autozone or some other auto parts store. Don't let them hook your motorcycle up to the machine to do a "load" test no matter what they tell you.
After repalcing the R/R take measurements at the battery terminals to verify that the voltage with the engine running is between 14.2-14.5 volts at 1500-2000 rpm. This verifies that the charging system is operating as advertised.
To do this you will need a multimeter, easily obtainable at Radio Crack, Harbor Freight or the like. It doesn't have to be a Fluke, just something you can use.
If your charging system checks good the next step is to have your battery tested. You can have your battery tested for free at Autozone or some other auto parts store. Don't let them hook your motorcycle up to the machine to do a "load" test no matter what they tell you.
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