Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery runs down quickly
Troubleshooting
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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. |
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| 3 | Measure the regulated voltage between the battery
terminals. Refer to “regulated voltage inspection” (page 1j-
3). Is the regulated voltage ok? |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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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 ...
Other materials:
Short circuit check (wire harness to ground)
Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery.
Disconnect the connectors/couplers at both ends of
the circuit to be checked.
Note
if the circuit to be checked branches to other
parts as shown, disconnect all connectors/
couplers of those parts. Otherwise, diagnos ...
Light bulb replacement
The wattage rating of each bulb is
shown in the following chart.
When replacing a burned-out
bulb, always use the same wattage
rating according to the following
chart.
Caution
Using a light bulb with the
wrong wattage rating can
cause electrical system damage
or shorte ...
Procedure for returning
to service
Clean the entire motorcycle.
Remove the oily rags from the
air cleaner intake and muffler
outlet.
Drain all the engine oil. Install
a new oil filter and fill the
engine with fresh oil as outlined
in this manual.
Remove the spark plugs. Turn
the engine a few tim ...