Chapter 10 (Electrical Equipment)
Electrical Equipment Maintenance
During the daily preventive inspection, check the functioning and
the condition of the electrical equipment. After every 4,500 - 5,000
km, inspect the spark plugs. The gap is readjusted by bending the
end of the side electrode. Also check the condition of the spark
plug wires.
Care of generator. In the course of daily inspection, check the
fastening of wires to the generator terminals, fastening of the
generator on the engine crankcase, backlash of the gears (by
listening). In case of too little backlash of the drive gear, excessive
wear and overheating of the generator bearings take place.
Every 10,000 km, check for proper tightening of:
nuts of the binding post bolts the generator clamping screws
the generator fastening nuts
Every 20,000 km clean the cover cavity at the slip rings end from
brush and copper dust. Blow through the generator with
compressed air.
At least once monthly, or daily on electric start bikes when taking
short trips, check the charge of the storage battery. If it is low,
recharge overnight with a small 12V charger (one amp preferred,
2 amp max.).
Note: on electric start models the electrical draw from the
battery is significantly greater than kick start models.
Therefore to avoid starting problems and a drained battery,
the use of a one amp "trickle" charger is highly
recommended. It should be used whenever the bike is idle,
especially when taking short trips.
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