Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Quiz
Engine

Battery runs down quickly

In this manual: Engine
Foreword — 1Precautions — 15General information — 44Engine — 269Suspension — 52Driveline / axle — 13Brake — 51Transmission / transaxle — 34Steering — 15Body and accessories — 68
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Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1 Check accessories which use excessive amounts of electricity.

Are accessories being installed?

 Remove accessories. Go to step 2.
2 Check the battery for current leakage. Refer to “battery current leakage inspection” .

Is the battery for current leakage ok?

 Go to step 3.
  • Short circuit of wire harness.
  • Faulty electrical equipment
3 Measure the regulated voltage between the battery terminals. Refer to “regulated voltage inspection” (page 1j- 3).

Is the regulated voltage ok?
  • Faulty battery.
  • Abnormal driving condition.
 Go to step 4.
4 Measure the resistance of the generator coil. Refer to “generator inspection” .

Is the resistance of generator coil ok?

 Go to step 5.
  • Faulty generator coil.
  • Disconnected lead wires.
5 Measure the generator no-load performance. Refer to “generator inspection” .

Is the generator no-load performance ok?

 Go to step 6. Faulty generator
6 Inspect the regulator/rectifier. Refer to “regulator / rectifier inspection” .

Is the regulator/rectifier ok?

 Go to step 7. Faulty regulator/rectifier
7 Inspect wirings.

Is the wirings ok?

 Faulty battery.
  • Short circuit of wire harness.
  • Poor contact of couplers

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