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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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We have had our new bike for about 4 weeks. We have 1300 miles on it, i've been watching the volt gauge and it is never under 15 volts. Is that to much charging?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Congrats on the bike and welcome to the forum. Mine dose the same never under 15v.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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I guess i should put a tester on it, but I thought I would just see if that was normal
 
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welcome to the forum congrats on the bike what did you get charging is normal
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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I wish I would have bought this bike a long time ago!!!!! What a ride, We never want to get off it.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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What is normal for charging 13 volts?
Thanks to everyone for the welcome and congrats
 
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No it is not.
 
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12 Volt battery at rest (fully charged) - 12.9 Volts

Volt reading with high idle - 14.5 Volts (charging properly)
 
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Thanks Jeff, it is ok if it reads 15 then?
 
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15 should be just fine. Keep in mind that the gauge isn't exactly a precision instrument, or the bikes would cost another $1000.00! Mine constantly reads that, and sometimes a bit more, and I've had no issues.
 
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