Charging problem. - SV650.org

28-06-09, 08:14 PM

So after todays problems and being told by RAC that its the regulator rectifier thats causing it, im going to need to purchase a new one and another battery.

This will be my 4th battery and 2nd ret regulator in about 5 months

does the mighty org think there may be a deeper issue than just me being unlucky?

my dad seems to recon its something to do with the alternator

thanks to Anna for the idea to ask the experts

Sid Squid · 28-06-09, 08:57 PM

Can't say without some more info, there are a number of posts written by me on this very forum giving info on checking the charging system - including alternator tests. Do those and you might have a better idea what's wrong

28-06-09, 09:04 PM

if you bought a 2nd hand SV one chances are it could of been on it's way out too. Rec that is.

Biker Biggles · 28-06-09, 09:31 PM

Have you bought a multimeter yet to check the charging system?You need to do that and post the results you get.Far cheaper than buying batteries and you can recheck the thing every now and again to make sure its not going wrong again.

28-06-09, 08:14 PM	#1
GeneticBubble Guest Posts: n/a	Charging problem. So after todays problems and being told by RAC that its the regulator rectifier thats causing it, im going to need to purchase a new one and another battery. This will be my 4th battery and 2nd ret regulator in about 5 months does the mighty org think there may be a deeper issue than just me being unlucky? my dad seems to recon its something to do with the alternator thanks to Anna for the idea to ask the experts

28-06-09, 08:57 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: sv problem Can't say without some more info, there are a number of posts written by me on this very forum giving info on checking the charging system - including alternator tests. Do those and you might have a better idea what's wrong __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst" Last edited by Sid Squid; 29-06-09 at 09:57 AM.

28-06-09, 09:04 PM	#3
thefallenangel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Charging problem. if you bought a 2nd hand SV one chances are it could of been on it's way out too. Rec that is.

28-06-09, 09:31 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Charging problem. Have you bought a multimeter yet to check the charging system?You need to do that and post the results you get.Far cheaper than buying batteries and you can recheck the thing every now and again to make sure its not going wrong again. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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