Battery/Charging Voltage

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  • Yahman
    XSive Maximus
    • Mar 2008
    • 779
    • Salem, OR
    #31
    Originally posted by XJ Rob
    Ok Larry,
    Now if it ever quits raining I'll ride but they are calling for colder temps and rain most of the week and the weekend. I just can't win .
    I hear ya! Same thing here.

    Larry
    Inventor of the YICS Eliminator. Want one? Get it here.
    http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...399#post183399

    If you're not riding, you're not living!
    82 XJ1100
    80 XS1100G (Project bike)
    64 Yamaha YA-6
    77 Suzuki TS-185

    79 XS1100SF Built this one for a friend.
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      • skids
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Jul 2002
        • 5048
        • Florissant, CO, USA
        #32
        Originally posted by XJ Rob
        I pulled the DMM out to check the charging voltage. 14.4V at 3000+ rpms. 13+ at idle. Maybe all the cleaning of the connectors is the reason. I'm still going to get a volt gauge to keep a close eye on it. Thanks for all the help.
        I didn't read all of the threads here, but at idle, you will read the state of the battery as the charging system will not keep up - especially if the headlight is burning. XS11's will show a gradual derease in voltage as the battery slowly discharges. It seems that the breakeven rpms for charging are about 1400 or 1500 rpms.
        Skids (Sid Hansen)

        Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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