koth442 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Yes, I'm providing instructions to test the charging system. My R/R recently failed on my trackbike so that's what fresh on my mind. 1moreroad is checking for static draw, also very important to check out. Best wishes for your mother. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttownfj09 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 I did a quick check before heading out last night. With the bike not running the meter read 13.2 with it running it read 14.2, when I revved it up it pretty much stayed at 14.2-14.3. That was all I had time for. It did start well. Thanks for the best wishes, she's doing much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Sounds like the charging system is functioning properly. Next check the static draw as 1moreroad described. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Sounds like the charging system is functioning properly. Next check the static draw as 1moreroad described. Strange - I can’t see that post anymore, can you? Anyway, parasitic draw should be done in the 10a position first, before moving to the mA position - you’ll save some fuses that way if the draw is large. -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttownfj09 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 I can still see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Me too, now. must have been a tapatalk glitch or something. Anyway, holler if you have questions. -S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 1moreroad Posted March 30, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted March 30, 2018 I did a quick check before heading out last night. With the bike not running the meter read 13.2 with it running it read 14.2, when I revved it up it pretty much stayed at 14.2-14.3. That was all I had time for. It did start well. Thanks for the best wishes, she's doing much better.Disconnect the battery and check voltage since you have to connect the ammeter in line anyway. If it's higher than 13.2 floating (disconnected from the bike), then you probably have a parasitic draw. Skipper is right - start with 10A (I said mA because that is what I expect the draw to be in the mA range if there is a draw). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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