Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery runs down quickly
Troubleshooting
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Step |
Action |
Yes |
No |
| 1 | Check accessories which use excessive amounts of
electricity. Are accessories being installed? |
Remove accessories. | Go to step 2. |
| 2 | Check the battery for current leakage. Refer to “battery
current leakage inspection” . Is the battery for current leakage ok? |
Go to step 3. |
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| 3 | Measure the regulated voltage between the battery
terminals. Refer to “regulated voltage inspection” (page 1j-
3). Is the regulated voltage ok? |
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Go to step 4. |
| 4 | Measure the resistance of the generator coil. Refer to “generator
inspection” . Is the resistance of generator coil ok? |
Go to step 5. |
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| 5 | Measure the generator no-load performance. Refer to “generator
inspection” . Is the generator no-load performance ok? |
Go to step 6. | Faulty generator |
| 6 | Inspect the regulator/rectifier. Refer to “regulator / rectifier
inspection” . Is the regulator/rectifier ok? |
Go to step 7. | Faulty regulator/rectifier |
| 7 | Inspect wirings. Is the wirings ok? |
Faulty battery. |
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Charging system symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Generator does not
charge
Open- or short-circuited lead wires, or
loose lead connections.
Repair, rep ...
Other materials:
Exhaust pipe bolt and muffler bolt inspection
Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Check the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
exhaust pipe bolt (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
muf ...
If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other case ...
Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Front brake disc
Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b .
Dust seal
Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace the dust seal ...