Honda V65 MAGNA 1985 Manual page 316

VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER
TEST
Remove the right side cover.
Disconnect the regulator/rectifier couplers.
Check for continuity between the leads with an
ohmmeter.
NOTE
The test results shown are for a
positIve
ground ohmmeter and the opposite results
will be obtained when a negative ground ohm-
meter is used.
NORMAL DIRECTION: CONTINUITY
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
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VOLTAGE REGULATOR
PERFORMANCE TEST
Connect a voltmeter across the battery.
Check regulator performance with the engine
running. The regulator must dillert current to
ground when battery voltage reaches 14.0 - 15.0 V.
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