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So with the Multi-meter you can see if the volts are below 12V(not started) then its the battery that is dead.
How would you check the charging system? With it running and checking the voltage for 14V+, but how would you do that if its not starting...
 
-D- said:
or we would go with your idea and start replacing the MOST EXPENSIVE components to the charging system first.
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do you have brain damage? checking the alternator will cost $10 to buy a multimeter and take 5 minutes. Buying a new battery and riding it until it "runs low on restarts" is the among the worst advice I've ever heard.

He didn't say go out and replace the charging system, he said charge the battery and check it while running with a multi. Give your head a shake.
 
inreb said:
First thread I've seen where everybody's right. Buy a battery, multimeter, load tester, read manual, test everything, exchange battery for beer(optional) have disposable income.
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hahaha, although if there is a "most correct" answer, I'd have to go with "have disposable income." trumps everything, including common sense. :cool:
 
Dr Astronaut said:
do you have brain damage? checking the alternator will cost $10 to buy a multimeter and take 5 minutes. Buying a new battery and riding it until it "runs low on restarts" is the among the worst advice I've ever heard.

He didn't say go out and replace the charging system, he said charge the battery and check it while running with a multi. Give your head a shake.
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maybe, what's your excuse
 
GateKeeper said:
It's not the cost of a new battery.......

What is the point of putting in a new battery if his electrical charging system is not doing it's job, all he is going to do is kill another battery in a few days, and what spend another 40 - 80 bucks on another battery......


Why not take the 1/2 hour or hour and go over the electrical system make sure it's working, have the battery load tested, and then you can say for certain it's time to get a battery.....

maybe your in the wrong hobby if you can't do that much at least, or have a friend who can do that much for you.....

Like I said seems you have more disposable income than you know what to do with......lucky you.....

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Did you put a HID kit into a standard light on your 1985 Yamaha?
http://yamaha-fz750.blogspot.ca/
 
-D- said:
Did you put a HID kit into a standard light on your 1985 Yamaha?
http://yamaha-fz750.blogspot.ca/
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Why Yes, I did, however it's coming out as the light pattern is way off, and I am mindful of my fellow drivers on the road, so I found an LED light that is better suited for the stock housing and the light dispersement (sp) is the same as putting in a normal H4 bulb, just waiting for it's arrival.....

or were you asking on how to install and hook it up ? or some other question was on your mind ?

Ohhhh here if your interested

http://www.hdbright.com/hi-power-h4-15w-cob-led-headlight-bulb-for-ktm-p-579.html

but came across this as well

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Brigh...Parts_Accessories&hash=item5afddac7c1&vxp=mtr

could be interesting as well, double the watts....

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I think he's referring to the HID's potentially draining your system, maybe there's a bad connection in the setup too.

You can also do a battery leak test. You will be able to check battery, stator and rectifier all with a $10 multimeter.

Although it doesn't hurt to have a backup battery just in case.

Make sure any electrical add-ons are properly wired and insulated as well. Had a scorpio alarm which drained my battery every once in a while if I wasn't riding the bike often.
 
bboySushi said:
I think he's referring to the HID's potentially draining your system, maybe there's a bad connection in the setup too.

You can also do a battery leak test. You will be able to check battery, stator and rectifier all with a $10 multimeter.

Although it doesn't hurt to have a backup battery just in case.

Make sure any electrical add-ons are properly wired and insulated as well. Had a scorpio alarm which drained my battery every once in a while if I wasn't riding the bike often.
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Thanks

I have had the HID in there for a bit now, have not noticed and loss of power on the battery.

I am not having any issues with my electrical system at this time, as I rebuild the bike all systems are checked and I am ensuring all is to spec

and the only add on is the HID system, grounds are good, all wiring is covered or shielded, connections are sealed, and everything else is stock, no modifications, all

I should be good to go....

I am not the OP maybe this is the confusion ?

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Always better to do some tests if they don't take too much time.

Had a friend who's battery died last season. I told him to let me run some checks (idle bike voltage versus throttle @ 6krpm voltage). Sadly, he didn't want to and just bought a new battery. It was actually his stator and RR (older GSXRs are known for this) and ended up with a new dead battery.
 
I would like to know how you check your charging system with a dead battery.
Most of you guys keep telling him not to get a new battery.
How do you check with a dead battery.
 
Dr Astronaut said:
do you have brain damage? checking the alternator will cost $10 to buy a multimeter and take 5 minutes. Buying a new battery and riding it until it "runs low on restarts" is the among the worst advice I've ever heard.

He didn't say go out and replace the charging system, he said charge the battery and check it while running with a multi. Give your head a shake.
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What bike has an alternator now?

Did I miss something now?
 
Low rider said:
I would like to know how you check your charging system with a dead battery.
Most of you guys keep telling him not to get a new battery.
How do you check with a dead battery.
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You check the resistance on the regulator/rectifier and stator, no need to have it running. It would help for the initial check though to see if it's charging at all.
 
frekeyguy said:
What bike has an alternator now?

Did I miss something now?
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If you can't figure out what I meant I think, yeah, you're missing something pretty major, common sense maybe?

Alternator, Generator, "spinny thingy make bike no die" any of these getting through to you?
 
Dr Astronaut said:
If you can't figure out what I meant I think, yeah, you're missing something pretty major, common sense maybe?

Alternator, Generator, "spinny thingy make bike no die" any of these getting through to you?
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well to be fair.....

my FZ has an alternator

my GS has a stator

and each does the same thing but are tested in a different manner....

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GateKeeper said:
well to be fair.....

my FZ has an alternator

my GS has a stator

and each does the same thing but are tested in a different manner....

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This is my point, there are different types, they all do the same thing. I said "Alternator" because its the first word that comes to mind when I think of the charging system in any vehicle. Rather than contribute, frekey just wants to play a word game.
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