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May 31, 2013 | 01:45 PM

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grbrown

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You may find you can get the battery tested at a local auto store, to confirm its condition.

May 31, 2013 | 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dukdog

Returning from a 3200 mile trip I noticed that my volt meter was just at or slightly below 12 volts. Started turning things off, acc switch, cruise and spots lamps. When I turned off the spots the voltage went back to normal (14 volts). Stopped for a smoke and when I pushed in the lighter the voltage dropped again to at or just below 12 volts. Please tell me where to start looking to diagnose this issue.

I had a similar issue, after some deeper investigation I found that my passing lamps were 55w instead of the 35w, if I switch them off the voltage goes back up, during prolonged low RPM operation, like town riding, my battery and eng lights will come on, switch the passing lamps off and the warning lights go out in just a few minutes. May not be your problem but worth a quick check of the bulbs.
Jason

Jun 1, 2013 | 08:33 AM

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mrfikser

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Originally Posted by dukdog

After reading a bit in the electrical section I found the trouble code P0562, low battery voltage. The battery is only 4 months old and the bike is kept on a tender so it looks like there may be a cell issue. Thanks again.

I tend to agree...But, I would make sure and have it load tested and if it reads good don't replace it "just because"...you may have other issues which can be tested for....and save you $$