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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 ...

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