Voltage while running?

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03 Mar 2014 11:23 #624026 by Shdwdrgn
Voltage while running? was created by Shdwdrgn
Since I don't have a running engine right now, I have no way to measure... What should I expect for the running voltage on a 1981 KZ1000? Will it be 14.4V like on a car, or would it be closer to an actual 12V? I'm playing with some LEDs and want to make sure I use the right resistor for maximum brightness.

1981 KZ1000-JK1
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03 Mar 2014 12:35 #624035 by bountyhunter
Replied by bountyhunter on topic Voltage while running?
Nominal is about 14V, I don't know what the tolerance is. I would guess probably +/- 0.5V. But when I check mine, it's pretty close to 14V revving the engine above 2k RPM.

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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03 Mar 2014 12:41 #624036 by Shdwdrgn
Replied by Shdwdrgn on topic Voltage while running?
OK, thanks, that will work. There's a bit of tolerance in LEDs, so the +/-0.5v shouldn't do any damage. I got in some LEDs on Saturday, just need to tape some in place in the turn signals and see what kind of brightness I actually get from them.

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