Having changed my R/R for a R6 unit I have attached multimeter and got the following readings;
12.8 volts with ignition off
12.6 volts with ignition on
12.55 volts with engine on tickover and choke
12.58 when revved.
I'm no Einstein but surely this aint right! i've checked the new R/R connections and all seems to be as it should. Does this mean a knackered battery or something more.
The bike has a Meta alarm/immobiliser as well but was inactive during the testing.
Would appreciate any advise, thanx
Battery condition
Simon,
If you replaced the rectifier because the old standard one had failed, it could be your battery or alternator got taken with it, or even both
If you follow the wiring harness up from the alternator until you find the block terminal connector under the seat (it's between the petrol tank and the battery box with a load of other's), then pull it apart and check for continuity (with your multi-meter) between each yellow wire in turn (from the alternator) to earth (bike frame or engine etc).
You should NOT get continuity from any of the yellow wires to earth, if you do then your alternator is faulty
Chris.
If you replaced the rectifier because the old standard one had failed, it could be your battery or alternator got taken with it, or even both
If you follow the wiring harness up from the alternator until you find the block terminal connector under the seat (it's between the petrol tank and the battery box with a load of other's), then pull it apart and check for continuity (with your multi-meter) between each yellow wire in turn (from the alternator) to earth (bike frame or engine etc).
You should NOT get continuity from any of the yellow wires to earth, if you do then your alternator is faulty
Chris.