Lights fade

**Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:44 am » Post: #1 » Download Post**

...so just got the bike rolling . It s jetted super rich ( it drinks up fuel like never before ) and I rev it up to 7k to be as kind to it as possible now that its still fresh.The problem is that when i brake or when it revs below 4k i get a noticable fall on the headlight's lighting power.Any suggestions on what to look for ?

**Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:58 am » Post: #2 » Download Post**

Check the voltage accross the battery. It sounds like the battery is dying or the system is not charging it properly.
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**Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:03 am » Post: #3 » Download Post**

what revs and what voltage should I expect??thanks

**Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:20 am » Post: #4 » Download Post**

I'm sure we had the same topic last week...

Anyway:

With the bike at about 2000 rpm, the battery should read about 13.5-14.5 volts. Any higher and the reg/rect isn't doing it's job. Any lower and it could be the reg/rec, the battery or the alternator.

With the ignition off, the battery should read about 12.5 volts. Any less than 11.5 and it's due a sesion on an Optimate, or replacement.
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MC21SP Plaything
BMW F800GS Bumblebee
Triumph 9551 Daytona Big boys toy
FJ1100 Sporting relic
GTS1000 oddball

**Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:33 pm » Post: #5 » Download Post**

thx..I ll see what it is then