How can I check the voltage of my bike battery?
Check the voltage of the battery while it is disconnected from the bike using the multimeter. The volts should be no less than 12 volts. Connect the battery to the bike. Reconnect the multimeter to the battery.
What’s the voltage reading on my Street Glide?
I have a question just for my knowledge and maybe some others. I’ve noticed on my ’08 SG with 90,000+ miles now that the voltage meter at start up is around 14.5-14.7 volts. After riding some time on the freeway, it goes down to around 13 volts and then when I get off doing streets, it goes back up to 14.5-14.7 volts.
How to test the battery and voltage regulator on a Harley?
Step 1. Check the voltage of the battery while it is disconnected from the bike using the multimeter. The volts should be no less than 12 volts.
What should my battery voltage be for a load test?
For your battery to pass a load test, the multimeter must read between 9.5 to 10.5 volts straight for 30 seconds when the battery is tested. Any reading of voltage below 9.5 volts, or if the battery holds a good record for a while and steadily drops, or even when it falls instantly to 0 volts,…
Check the voltage of the battery while it is disconnected from the bike using the multimeter. The volts should be no less than 12 volts. Connect the battery to the bike. Reconnect the multimeter to the battery.
Step 1. Check the voltage of the battery while it is disconnected from the bike using the multimeter. The volts should be no less than 12 volts.
What should my motorcycle charger voltage reading be?
You’ll want to see a reading of 13.8 to 14.5 volts to know that your stator and regulator/rectifier are operating properly and charging your battery. If not, then you likely have a motorcycle charging system problem . Consider keeping your motorcycle battery on a simple inexpensive battery tender that just plugs into a wall outlet.
For your battery to pass a load test, the multimeter must read between 9.5 to 10.5 volts straight for 30 seconds when the battery is tested. Any reading of voltage below 9.5 volts, or if the battery holds a good record for a while and steadily drops, or even when it falls instantly to 0 volts,…