Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 312

18. BATTERY /CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• Battery fluid level should be checked regularly. Fill with distilled water when necessary.
• Quick charge a battery, only in an emergency. Slow-charging is preferred.
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• Remove the battery from the motorcycle for charging. If the battery must be charged on the motorcycle, disconnect the
battery cables .
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Do not smoke, and keep flames away from a charging battery. The gas produced by a battery
will
explode if flames
or sparks are brought near.
• All charging system components can be tested on the motorcycle.
• Alternator removal is in Section 9.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
12V 18AH
Battery
Specific gravity
Charging rate 1.8 amperes maximum
Alternator Capacity
1,000 rpm 5,000 rpm
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v_o_ l t_ a g _ e_r _ eg ~ u _ la _ t _ o_ r
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10.2A min. (No load) 25A min. (No load)
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