Battery - Suzuki DL1000 Service Manual

BATTERY

Complaint
"Sulfation", acidic
white powdery sub-
stance or spots on
surfaces of cell
plates.
Battery runs down
quickly.
Battery "sulfation".
Symptom and possible causes
1. Cracked battery case.
2. Battery has been left in a run-down condition for a long
time.
1. Trouble in charging system.
2. Cell plates have lost much of their active material as a
result of overcharging.
3. Internal short-circuit in the battery.
4. Too low battery voltage.
5. Too old battery.
1. Incorrect charging rate.
(When not in use battery should be checked at least
once a month to avoid sulfation.)
2. The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too
long.
SERVICING INFORMATION
Remedy
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Check the generator, regulator/
rectifier and circuit connections
and make necessary adjust-
ments to obtain specified
charging operation.
Replace the battery, and cor-
rect the charging system.
Replace the battery.
Recharge the battery fully.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery if badly
sulfated.
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