Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 315

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
Before charging a battery, remove the cap
from each cell.
Keep flames and sparks away from a charg-
ing battery.
Turn power ON/OFF at the charger, not
at the battery terminals to prevent sparks.
Discontinue charging if the electrolyte
temperature exceeds 45 °C (I I )°F).
CAUTION:
• Quick-charging should only be done in an
emergency; slow-charging is prefe"ed.
Route the breather tube as shown on the
battery caution label.
After installing the battery, coat the terminals with
clean grease.
CHARGING SYSTEM
CURRENT TEST
NOTE
Be sure the battery
IS
m good condition
before performing this test.
Warm up the engine.
Remove the frame right side cover.
Disconnect the black wire at the regulator/rectifier
coupler.
Disconnect the headlight.
Disconnect the battery positive cable at the battery
terminal and connect an ammeter between the
battery cable and terminal.
Allow engine to idle.
Increase engine speed slowly.
Charging amperage should be a minimum of 10.2 at
1,000 rpm and should be a minimum of 25 amperes
at 5,000 rpm.
Check the stator (page 184) and then the regulator/
rectifier (page 18·5). if the charging specifications
are not met.
STATOR CONTINUITY TEST
Remove the right side cover.
Disconnect the alternator and regulator/rectifier
coupler.
Check for continuity between the leads, and be-
tween the leads and ground.
Replace the stator if there is no continuity between
the leads, or if there is continuity between the leads
and ground.
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