is reading 15 on the road. Is this normal ? I never noticed it reading that high previously. At idle it reads straight up and down.


Thanks

Sean

 

Check it at the battery...anything over 14.8 is a problem. Most likely voltage regulator.

 

Ok. I'll slide by my buddies shop and check it. At the same time I noticed it, the gauge list its lighting..... Maybe coincidental ... Thank you for the info Sanman

 

That should say when the gauge lost its lighting ... Fat fingers , small phone

 

if you have a battery tender, use the wiring connector as a test point - saves taking the seat off.

IF you are over volting, further damage can occur.

voltmeters are cheap and harbor freight gives away the red one with coupon about every 8 weeks.

you should probably have a voltmeter around for vehicle and house-hold use

mike

 

Hey Sanman,what should it be reading ???

 

Thanks MKguitar, I'll be purchasing one ASAP!!!!

 

never more than 14.8 volts DC

 

14.8 max with it running, battery charging. 12.7 is a fully charged battery at rest.

 

Ok, thank you !!!! I'm gonna hit the auto parts store on the way home !!!! I ride to work everyday and noticed it late last night on the way home. I took it out at lunch, ran and started fine , but it's def reading 15 .....
Can you walk me through the steps to check it at the battery tender. I'm an electrical nightmare , lol

Bike is off, I shouldn't get a reading at the battery tender connection ? With it idling what should it be reading ?