Battery/Charging System Service Information; Battery/Charging System Specifications - Honda 1984 Shadow VT700C Manual

18. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERA L
• 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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• RemOlle the battery from the motorcycle for charging.
If
the battery must be charged on the motorcycle, disconnect the
battery cables.
keep flames away trom a charging battery. The gas produced by a battery will explode If flames
or sparks ore
near.
• All charging system components can be tested on the motorcycle.
• Alternator removal is in Section 8.
SPECI FI CATIONS
Capacity
12V 16AH
Battery
Specific gravity 1.280/20° C (68° F )
Charging rate
1.4
amperes maximum
Alternator Capacity
1,000 rpm
5,000
rpm
11.8A min . (No.
load)
25.6A min
.
(No load)
Voltage regulator Transistorized non-adjustable regulator
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