over charging

vtrharvey · 08-09-2008, 4:08 PM

Hi everyone.
I have a problem. A month ago I left my key on overnight. Killed the orig. battery. Recharged it the next day. Drove it to our hang out. Tried to start it, no good. Dead aqain. A quick bump start got me on my way. At this point I should have bought a new one, but did'nt. I tried it one more time to charge it after adding a bit of water to the battery. Charged up ok, but still would not hold a charge. Purchased a new battery, installed it, ran fine for a week. That is when I discovered the voltage regulator was toast. I replaced that, Plus the two plug connectors between the Rec and Stator. Got hot.
Now I have a concern that its over charging at Idle.
It charges 14.5 volts at idle, and about 13.5 at 5,000 rpm. The voltage Regulator gets really warm, which i know is normal. But the higher voltage at idle is a concern. I hope I did'nt weck the new part!
Any suggestions.

leatherken · 08-10-2008, 6:44 PM

Try ElectroSport Industries - Motorcycle, Dirt Bike and ATV Aftermarket Electrical Parts they have a diagnostics page that can help

scarface · 08-11-2008, 4:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vtrharvey

Hi everyone.
I have a problem. A month ago I left my key on overnight. Killed the orig. battery. Recharged it the next day. Drove it to our hang out. Tried to start it, no good. Dead aqain. A quick bump start got me on my way. At this point I should have bought a new one, but did'nt. I tried it one more time to charge it after adding a bit of water to the battery. Charged up ok, but still would not hold a charge. Purchased a new battery, installed it, ran fine for a week. That is when I discovered the voltage regulator was toast. I replaced that, Plus the two plug connectors between the Rec and Stator. Got hot.
Now I have a concern that its over charging at Idle.
It charges 14.5 volts at idle, and about 13.5 at 5,000 rpm. The voltage Regulator gets really warm, which i know is normal. But the higher voltage at idle is a concern. I hope I did'nt weck the new part!
Any suggestions.

that seems normal. Mine does that with a brand new GSXR R/R on my vtr.