Servicing; Recharging Operation - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

SERVICING

Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any signs
of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of the battery
have occurred, replace the battery with a new one. If the battery
terminals are found to be coated with rust or an acidic white
powdery substance, clean the battery terminals with sandpaper.

RECHARGING OPERATION

• Using the multi circuit tester, check the battery voltage. If the
voltage reading is less than the 12.0 V (DC), recharge the bat-
tery with a battery charger.
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* When recharging the battery, remove the battery
from the motorcycle.
* Do not remove the caps on the battery top while
recharging.
Recharging time: 5 A for 1 hour or 1.2 A for 5 to 10 hours
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Be careful not to permit the charging current to
exceed 5 A at any time.
• After recharging, wait for more than 30 minutes and check the
battery voltage with a multi circuit tester.
• If the battery voltage is less than the 12.5 V, recharge the bat-
tery again.
• If battery voltage is still less than 12.5 V, after recharging,
replace the battery with a new one.
• When the motorcycle is not used for a long period, check the
battery every 1 month to prevent the battery discharge.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9-39
Charging period
(V)
Stop charging
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
0 10 20 30
Time
(V)
14
13
12
11
10
100 75 50
Battery charged condition
40 50 60
(Minutes)
(at 0 – 40 ˚C)
25 0 (%)