Alternator fault ?
Hi first of hello I am what you will call a newbie just registered and this is my first post.
I have a problem with my 1992 cbr 1000f she rides well until I either go a little bit faster than I should ( sorry officer ) lol or it is windy in other words when I have to accelerate more than usual, then she blows the main fuse. I have got by with it but really think I should fix this problem. My mate says I could be the alternator, just looking for conformation if there is anybody out there that can help it would be appreciated. Thank you H. |
Welcome to the forum :)
Exactly which fuse is blowing? I know you say the main fuse, but where is it located. Have you looked at the charging system at all? Normally a fuse will blow because of a short circuit, have you checked any of the wiring for signs of wear/overheating? |
Hi thanks for the reply. Yes I have checked the wiring don't seem to be a problem there, the fuse is located on top of what I think is the soliniod (sorry not really mechanically minded) but I do what i can.
Thanks H. |
Check you wiring around the starter solenoid area - sounds to me like
vibration induced wiring shorting / grounding out just like Hawkwind suggested might even be a dicky solenoid jiggling about loosely |
I will do thank you gentlemen :) H
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Originally Posted by Sprock
(Post 1232403)
sounds to me like vibration induced wiring shorting / grounding out just like Hawkwind
suggested (1) shorting out under the throttle pod. seams like a good twist shorts things out. (2) voltage at the battery at idle and voltage when rev'ed. could be the R/R sending to many amps. |
Well boil my battery it's TBT :D - good suggestion about checking your R/R too !
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I think "da boys" have it spot on ! :)
Overcharging is generally a sign of a reg/rec on the way out, or low water level in the battery due to it being "cooked off" from overcharging. Check your reg/rec wiring under the left side pod - rear - look for scorched wiring or a melted plug...................... Happens to all of us at some point. Welcome to the asylum ! :) |
One other item oft not considered - if the battery is getting past it's
useful service life it can hasten the untimely demise of an R/R and if that scenario is subsequently rectified (excuse the pun) the stator field coils are next up on the chopping block. |
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