bigtallguy
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posted November 11, 2009 12:00 PM
Volt meter reading
What should the voltage from the volt meter on the bike be showing? Mine is usually between 13.8 - 14.1. Was messing around with some heated gear the other day and at idle with gloves and jacket liner all the way up it was showing 13.2.
What's the minimum it should be reading to charge the battery?
  
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kawasakijockey
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posted November 11, 2009 01:02 PM
Dont go by the idle voltage, but highway rpm should let it show 14.X volts. It is still charging at 13.2 v., just not as good.
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted November 11, 2009 06:05 PM
That is kinda low but as long as its 13 and above you should be ok. What's your voltage at cruise?
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Newf14
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posted November 11, 2009 06:11 PM
I use a heated jacket and it rarely moves with the heated jacket plugged in and turned all the way up. I wouldent worry about it I think mine is always in the 13-14 range at cruse.
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bigtallguy
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posted November 11, 2009 07:34 PM
At cruising speed its about 14 - 14.2 without heated gear, it hasn't been cold enough to need it yet so haven't tried it while riding.
Sounds like I've got plenty of juice to keep me warm though. Thanks!
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted November 11, 2009 07:41 PM
You're good 
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