it's dying really fast and I have to kickstart the bike. a friends dad says the motorcycle will recharge it's own battery while it's driving, is this true? Does this bike do that?
2007-08-17 15:23:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I bought one of those new in 78. it had carbon brushes in the alternator that had to be replaced every 7 to 10 thousand miles. they only cost about $2 back then. get a clymer manual that explains how. you need a manual anyway for routine adjustments like the valves & stuff. it only takes a few minutes to change alternator brushes. btw their very good bikes, a lot like a BSA only more dependable.
2007-08-17 16:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Who Dat ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if the battery is good and the charging system is good the bike will charge the battery while it's MOVING. But lots of short trips with a lot of down time in between tends to run it down. It doesn't charge the battery while idling so don't start it up and leave it running. You'll end up burning up your motor. It has an air cooled engine. Get a battery tester and test the individual cells in the battery to make sure the battery is good. Also you may want to buy a Battery Tender to hook up to your battery if your bike sits a lot between rides. It will keep your battery charged automatically and extends the life of the battery also.
2007-08-17 15:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by blastabuelliac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an XS 650.
The bike should be charging the battery.
The alternator on the 650 uses carbon brushes.
When they start to wear out, the alternator doesn't charge the battery any more.
Replace the brushes. they'll be hard to find.
Try a Yamaha dealer thats been around ten years or so.
They might have em.
2007-08-17 20:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have an old battery.
If it's 2 years or older, replace it.
If it's pretty new, charge it.
If it dies again, get your charging system checked.
If there is a problem in the charging system, chances are it's the voltage regulator or the diode trio (in the same package on most bikes).
Stators may fail, but not nearly as often as people would have you believe.
2007-08-17 15:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The charging system on a motorcycle is really more of a maintaining system. It will send enough charge to maintain a good battery, but if the battery is weak, it needs to be disconnected from the bike and charged. Also, DO NOT jump start your motorcycle. I have seen countless charging systems damaged by people hooking up the battery from their car or even jumping it off of a battery charger.
2007-08-17 15:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by caw 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes most motorcycles do.If your don"t you could have a bad alternator,or blown fuse.you charge the battry and ride it just on the battry.Or you could have a bad battry.If you have a cycle manual
lok in the trouble shooting.OR go to the public
liabary and have them help find a book..
I wish you luck,and always wear your helment,
never with out shouse,or shirt. Never get to the
place where you think your smarter than the bike.
think of your bike as part of your body.and
respect it.I've ridden for 45 years,never a
acciden't.But tomorow who knowes.
Ride safe and respect cars.
P.Welsh
2007-08-17 16:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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