16-09-12, 07:06 PM
Problem or not a problem?
Gen1 Broken down 400 miles from home with battery failure. No problem,new battery fitted. AA man said bike was not charging when lights were on so bike was ridden 400 miles home with lights off with no problems at all. Engine off fully charged battery is 12.8v . Engine on lights on @ tickover 13.3v . Engine on lights on @5000 rpm 13.7v. Now these figures look good to me with a full battery.
However Haynes says 14v at 5k revs???
Anyone know off hand what there bikes are putting out at similar revs?
A known good rectifier has been tested on the bike with no difference in results to above so I tend to think all is well?
Gen1 Broken down 400 miles from home with battery failure. No problem,new battery fitted. AA man said bike was not charging when lights were on so bike was ridden 400 miles home with lights off with no problems at all. Engine off fully charged battery is 12.8v . Engine on lights on @ tickover 13.3v . Engine on lights on @5000 rpm 13.7v. Now these figures look good to me with a full battery.
However Haynes says 14v at 5k revs???
Anyone know off hand what there bikes are putting out at similar revs?
A known good rectifier has been tested on the bike with no difference in results to above so I tend to think all is well?