Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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, replace or connect properly. |
| Short-circuited, grounded or open generator coil. | Replace | |
| Short-circuited or punctured regulator/ rectifier. | Replace | |
| Generator does charge, but charging rate is below the specification | Lead wires tend to get short- or opencircuited or loosely connected at terminals. | Repair or retighten. |
| Grounded or open-circuited generator coil. | Replace | |
| Defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
| Defective cell plates in the battery. | Replace the battery | |
| Generator overcharges | Internal short-circuit in the battery. | Replace the battery |
| Damaged or defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
| Poorly grounded regulator/rectifier | Clean and tighten ground connection. | |
| Unstable charging | Lead wire insulation frayed due to vibration, resulting in intermittent shortcircuiting. | Repair or replace |
| Internally short-circuited generator. | Replace | |
| Defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
| Battery overcharges | Faulty regulator/rectifier. | Replace. |
| Faulty battery | Replace. | |
| Poor contact of generator lead wire coupler. | Repair. | |
| Battery runs down quickly | Trouble in charging system | Check the generator, regulator/rectifier and circuit connections and make necessary adjustments to obtain specified charging operation. |
| Cell plates have lost much of their active materials a result of overcharging | Replace the battery and correct the charging system. | |
| Internal short-circuit in the battery | Replace the battery | |
| Too low battery voltage. | Recharge the battery fully. | |
| Too old battery. | Replace the battery. | |
| Battery “sulfation” | Incorrect charging rate. (When not in use battery should be checked at least once a month to avoid sulfation.) | Replace the battery |
| The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too long. | Replace the battery if badly sulfated |
Battery runs down quickly
Troubleshooting
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Check accessories which use excessive amounts of
electricity.
Are accessories being installed?
Remove accesso ...
Other materials:
Front wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal
Remove the brake calipers, left and right.
Caution
do not operate the brake lever with the
caliper removed.
Loosen two axle pinch bolts (1) on the right front fork
leg.
Remove the front axle bolt (2).
Raise the front wheel off the ground a ...
Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low corne ...
Using the transmission
The transmission is provided to
keep the engine operating
smoothly in its normal operating
speed range. The gear ratios
have been carefully chosen to
meet the characteristics of the
engine. The rider should always
select the most suitable gear for
the prevailing conditions. Never
slip the c ...