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I need help with some wiring.

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Nothing wrong with running with the headlight on. I even use my high beams during daylight hours for more visibility for the cagers who don't see us anyway, so they claim:(.
 
Reading Meter ???

Reading Meter ???

alke46 said:
Nothing wrong with running with the headlight on. I even use my high beams during daylight hours for more visibility for the cagers who don't see us anyway, so they claim:(.
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I got the bike wired and running. I now want to check my charging system. Both the DC and AC reading are the same.

I am using an new AGM Battery and I do not know if I am reading my volt meter correctly but it seems to be way to high when the key is off.

Am I doing something wrong?

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Thanks,

2Stroke
 
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Put the meter in DC mode, put the probes across the battery, then rev the engine up to 5000 rpm. You should see something in the range of 14.5 volts if the charging system is up to snuff. At minimum you will want 13.7 volts or so.

Also, put one of the volt meter probes on the power output solder joint from the R/R and the other on the battery + post and rev up the engine. If you are seeing more than .3 volts you have significant voltage loss in the power return wiring going back to the battery.
 
You might want to also check it with another meter, It should be more like 12.5-13V with the ignition off if you are sure it read the same on AC and DC. 30-33V is way high.
 
OldVet66 said:
You might want to also check it with another meter, It should be more like 12.5-13V with the ignition off if you are sure it read the same on AC and DC. 30-33V is way high.
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The meter I have it is really hard to tell the difference between 12.5 and 14 but It appears to be charging and no hot wires but a warm RR. As soon as I can get to my dads and use a better meter I will check it better.

Anyway I took my first ride in about 2.5 years. There is noting like wind and the sound of a bike.

Thank you all for the help you gave. You made my life a lot easier.

Next step is buying some K&Ns to replace the BOX that has been the source of a lot of frustration. Also putting in a stage III Dyno Jet Kit.


Thanks again and safe riding to you all,

2Stroke :onthego::onthego::onthego::onthego:
 
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