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:
Specifications
Service data
Electrical
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...
Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Inspect spark plug
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Heat range
Remove the spark plugs. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal
and installation” in section 1h .
Check spark plug heat range by observing electrode
color. If the electrode of the spark plug is wet
appe ...
Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system
You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully
remove the cap by turning it a
quarter turn to allow pr ...