Why does my motorcycle make a clicking sound?
In some engines, clicking and ticking noises may occur when something as simple as low oil level is present, but may also indicate a valve sticking, loose cam chain or other valve train problems. A clicking or clattering sound while in motion may also indicate a primary drive chain in need of adjustment.
What should the voltage be on a bike battery?
Set the meter to show DC VOLTS and connect the meter clips only to the stud terminals directly on top of the battery. The battery voltage should measure between 12V7 to 13V1 with engine OFF. Start up the engine and run at low idle speed. Meter should show battery charging voltage around 14V4 (limits are 13V6 to 14V9) at idle.
What does higher amp hours on electric bike mean?
For an electric bike “higher amp hours generally means higher range,” said Geurts. But it “is not an exact mathematical formula for volts and speed and amp-hours and distance…bikes and especially riders are not that precise.”
How is the tension in an electric bike described?
The electric tension Geurts is describing is really the potential power (electromotive force) in an electric bike system. Often, this electrical tension or pressure is described with a “water-flow analogy.” Basically, if you can imagine how water pressure builds up in a pipe, you can understand the voltage.
What to look for in a motorcycle charging system?
Ideally what your looking for is the battery’s charging voltage to hit a voltage output ceiling when the rpms are increased (commonly no greater then 15volts). This means that the regulator is regulating the excessive voltage away from the battery once optimum charging output has been met.
How do you measure the voltage of a bike?
Turn the multimeter on to the 20V DC section of the scale. (If you have an autoranging meter, just go to “V,” because you won’t have a scale.) With the bike completely turned off, touch the black lead to the negative post of the battery, and the red lead to the positive post. Record the voltage.
What do the voltages on a motorcycle mean?
Also shown are the total voltages for 3 cell (6v) and 6 cell (12v) batteries as will be fitted to most classic motorcycles. Note that the voltages shown are open circuit voltages which means that there is no electrical load placed upon the battery. These readings are therefore taken with all lights etc turned off, and the engine not running.
What should the voltage be on a working throttle?
Working throttles have a power output between 0.8-4.3 Volts DC. The output Voltage can be as low as 0.5 Volts and as high as 5 Volts on a good working throttle. The speed controller will only read throttle output Voltages between 1-4 Volts DC so if the throttle Voltage is under or over 1-4 Volts DC that is normal and the throttle is good.
What makes up the charging system on a bike?
There are three main sections to the charging system on most bikes (excluding the wiring inbetween). Those are the Battery, Regulator/Rectifier (R/R) and the Stator. The battery is there to power the electrical components of the bike when the engine is not running.