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:

Clutch control system components
Push rod Clutch release camshaft Clutch release arm Clutch cable 1 N·m (0.1 Kgf-m, 0.7 Lbf-ft) 6 N·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft) 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 0.7 Lbf-ft) Apply grease Do not reuse. ...

Crankcase breather (pcv) hose / reed valve / cover removal and installation
Removal Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g . Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d . Disconnect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose (1). ...

Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1). Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper mounting bolts (2). Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and spring. Caution do not operate the brake lever while the pads are removed. Note when ...