charging problem

kz1000j just need to know i have between 14 n 14 n half volts at idle and mabey goes higher but not over 15 but dumb questions is voltage rectifier combo get a little hot to the touch does this sound normal thanks:dry:

RIBSNFRIES wrote:

kz1000j just need to know i have between 14 n 14 n half volts at idle and mabey goes higher but not over 15 but dumb questions is voltage rectifier combo get a little hot to the touch does this sound normal thanks:dry:

by no means an electrical guy, but 14.5 should be max at about 4k.....hopefully the more knowledgable will respond......

check the output at around 3000 rpm and see what you have then 14-14.5 at idle seems high and the rectifier/regulator will get warm that is why it is made from alloy and has cooling fins max out-put shouldn't be much higher than 14.5 volts

RIBSNFRIES wrote:

kz1000j just need to know i have between 14 n 14 n half volts at idle and mabey goes higher but not over 15 but dumb questions is voltage rectifier combo get a little hot to the touch does this sound normal thanks:dry:

the reg/rec will feel warm to the touch but not uncomfortable. for now you should go thru all of the wiring connects and do a clean up. fuse box, light sockets, et all. if you see a plastic connect cover that is brown or black, that connect is dirty/corroded.

I use a very good electrical contact cleaner/preservative made by Caig Labs in San Diego called De-oxit. Their website is www.deoxit.com

Get some 400-600 grit sand paper,a brass bristle brush and some time to kill as cleaning the electrical connectors can consume some time for a good job.For the female "Bullet" connectors I find a pipe cleaner sprayed with De-oxit will remove the green crud of corrosion.

Check the fuses and fuse clips for corrosion too as they are important in voltage regulation.