alternator

I just purchased a 2015 RT. This is my first motorcycle after a 10 year hiatus. Also my third RT. I knew the battery was flat when I purchased it. 6 year old battery in Florida, it was about time. On the way home i lost all dash lights and shortly after, it sputtered and died. Replaced the...

I am stripping down my 77 r100/7, electrical and everything and I am replacing the alternator and starter. I want to go with top of the line. I’ve heard that Cognito Moto sells a solid Enduralast unit but I also heard Silent Hektik is great as well. As for starters I’m unsure which one to go...

Anybody ever come by time limit on the alternator belt like tires or other rubber products? I got a belt but not sure when I bought it. There numbers on it but none that would indicate a quarter/year date.

This is a long and sad story that began on a pleasant ride in September. My Bike: 2014 R1200RT purchased new with 55,000 miles currently on the ODO. Additional electrical components: Clearwater Darla lights Symptom of problem: no physical warning, just two lit icon in the dash; a yellow...

Last week, I ran by new battery out by forgetting my key in the bike, lights and everything else on. Tried to roll start her. Nope. Trickle charged at deep cycle, 2AMP, and no real take in the time I had. Tried to jump using the trickle charger when I ran out of time using the 55AMP jump...

Hi, I have read many other forum posts trying specifically to pin down the approx. or best case voltage the alternator should be...mine is 13.7v on idle and 14.0v at 2000rpm as tested at the battery posts. The reason I ask is I purchased an EarthX battery, threw it in the bike, sat for a day...