Ducati SUPERBIKE 848 MY 2008 Manual page 704

Battery charging system
Alternator
The motorcycle is equipped with a 12 V, 520 W alternator, consisting of a stator (A) located in the left-hand side
crankcase cover and a rotor (B) fixed to the crankshaft.
Notes
To check the charging system for possible faults, use the DDS tester (Sect. D 5,
The absolute value of voltage measured across the terminals of two of the three yellow cables (the measured value
will be the same whichever combination of cable is used) must be within the range indicated in the table below.
(Ambient temperature: 20 °C)
Important
Before testing, disconnect the alternator wiring from the electrical system when the ignition key is set to OFF.
Engine rpm
effective V
Values significantly lower than those indicated above can be due to:
- partially demagnetised rotor;
- short-circuited windings.
In the above cases the whole alternator assembly (rotor and stator) should be renewed.
If checks have a favourable outcome, reconnect the alternator to the regulator with ignition key on OFF. Make sure
that no cables are damaged or disconnected.
Removal of the alternator
Remove the left-hand side fairing (Sect. E 2,
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27±10
Removal of the side
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