Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery runs down quickly

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Engine / Charging system / Diagnostic information and procedures / Battery runs down quickly

Troubleshooting

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Check accessories which use excessive amounts of electricity. Are accessories being installed?	Remove accessories.	Go to step 2.
2	Check the battery for current leakage. Refer to “battery current leakage inspection” . Is the battery for current leakage ok?	Go to step 3.	Short circuit of wire harness. Faulty electrical equipment
3	Measure the regulated voltage between the battery terminals. Refer to “regulated voltage inspection” (page 1j- 3). Is the regulated voltage ok?	Faulty battery. Abnormal driving condition.	Go to step 4.
4	Measure the resistance of the generator coil. Refer to “generator inspection” . Is the resistance of generator coil ok?	Go to step 5.	Faulty generator coil. Disconnected lead wires.
5	Measure the generator no-load performance. Refer to “generator inspection” . Is the generator no-load performance ok?	Go to step 6.	Faulty generator
6	Inspect the regulator/rectifier. Refer to “regulator / rectifier inspection” . Is the regulator/rectifier ok?	Go to step 7.	Faulty regulator/rectifier
7	Inspect wirings. Is the wirings ok?	Faulty battery.	Short circuit of wire harness. Poor contact of couplers

Charging system symptom diagnosis

Condition Possible cause Correction / reference item Generator does not charge Open- or short-circuited lead wires, or loose lead connections. Repair, rep ...

Repair instructions

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Other materials:

Steering / steering damper removal and installation
Removal steering damper Turn the ignition switch off. Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler (1). Remove the lower bracket cover (2). Remove the steering damper mounting nut (3) while holding the lock-nut (4). Remove the steering damper mounting bolt ( ...

Engine stop switch inspection
Inspect the engine stop switch in the following procedures: turn the ignition switch off. Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d . Disconnect the right handlebar switch coupler (1). Inspect the engine stop ...

Countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly
Refer to “transmission removal” and “transmission installation” . Disassembly Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups (i.E., Drive or driven) so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions. Counte ...