Can a motorcycle run without a stator battery?
All the current required to run your motorcycle comes from your battery. The stator system charges your battery and replenishes it. You could actually run your motorcycle just fine for some time without a working stator as the battery has reserve current. Of course, the battery would eventually die.
Can a battery be cranked at 12.8 volts?
Yes, I have done the free power mod. voltage doesn’t tell you anything. only a load test will tell you if it’s any good. it doesn’t pass the test for the load your starter is putting on it. +1 what Eddie said. If you have a fully charged battery and it drops below 9V while cranking it is toast. 12.8V is not good for a fully charged battery either.
How can I tell if my motorcycle charging system is working?
So you have a 130-watt charging system in this example. Now, you can take the wattage of all those electrical accessories and see if you’re under or over your 130 watts and how much you have to play with. You can check your system by putting a volt meter on your battery. Or add a volt meter gauge to your motorcycle.
What kind of battery do I need for a touring bike?
If you have a large V-twin engine, definitely don’t buy a cheap battery as it won’t be able to handle many start cycles. It’s a false economy. Either go for a high-cranking lead-acid battery, usually fitted to touring bikes or a Lithium battery which has around 50% more cranking power than standard lead-acid batteries.
All the current required to run your motorcycle comes from your battery. The stator system charges your battery and replenishes it. You could actually run your motorcycle just fine for some time without a working stator as the battery has reserve current. Of course, the battery would eventually die.
So you have a 130-watt charging system in this example. Now, you can take the wattage of all those electrical accessories and see if you’re under or over your 130 watts and how much you have to play with. You can check your system by putting a volt meter on your battery. Or add a volt meter gauge to your motorcycle.
Why is my Harley Davidson battery not charging?
If the stator fails, your battery will no longer be charging when you’re riding your motorcycle. Often times, a short can happen in the windings around the stator. The insulation on the wires can wear down over time or a wire can break.