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I’m guilty of installing the battery with the wrong polarity on my 2014 GSA. Don’t ask!
When I corrected my error the bike started perfectly, everything functioned but after about 15 seconds I got the red triangle and the battery icon, which indicates the bike is not charging.
Initially I thought I toasted the output regulator but I tested the diodes and all was well within spec. Then I tested the stator and it was also well within spec. You only need a multi-meter with a diode feature to run theses tests which are avail on Youtube.
Diode test : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q87JmhE5LVk
Stator test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt-GZlV9v8g
Next using my multi-meter and crocodile clips I disconnected the batter lead socket off the output regulator. The red wire (next to the 3 yellow stator wires) is the positive. Carefully connect the crocodile clips to the output regulator pints and the multi-meter, set to 20 volts. Start the bike and you should see up to 15.5 volts, even if you rev the bike.
Next I disconnected the multi-meter and connected the crocodile directly to the battery and started the bike. The bike showed no errors. Please note do not run the bike for too long as the crocodile clip wires are not heavy duty and can burn out.
Now I know for certain the problem is between the wiring from the output regulator to the battery. As this is a heavy wire I know it is unlikely to run through any relays or modules.
Next I checked the in-line 50Amp fuse located on top, right hand side, of the ECU unit located under the driver’s seat. The fuse was found defective and replaced. The problem solved.
I do hope this helps some. Any questions, happy to answer, email me at Maurice999@live.com
I’m guilty of installing the battery with the wrong polarity on my 2014 GSA. Don’t ask!
When I corrected my error the bike started perfectly, everything functioned but after about 15 seconds I got the red triangle and the battery icon, which indicates the bike is not charging.
Initially I thought I toasted the output regulator but I tested the diodes and all was well within spec. Then I tested the stator and it was also well within spec. You only need a multi-meter with a diode feature to run theses tests which are avail on Youtube.
Diode test : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q87JmhE5LVk
Stator test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt-GZlV9v8g
Next using my multi-meter and crocodile clips I disconnected the batter lead socket off the output regulator. The red wire (next to the 3 yellow stator wires) is the positive. Carefully connect the crocodile clips to the output regulator pints and the multi-meter, set to 20 volts. Start the bike and you should see up to 15.5 volts, even if you rev the bike.
Next I disconnected the multi-meter and connected the crocodile directly to the battery and started the bike. The bike showed no errors. Please note do not run the bike for too long as the crocodile clip wires are not heavy duty and can burn out.
Now I know for certain the problem is between the wiring from the output regulator to the battery. As this is a heavy wire I know it is unlikely to run through any relays or modules.
Next I checked the in-line 50Amp fuse located on top, right hand side, of the ECU unit located under the driver’s seat. The fuse was found defective and replaced. The problem solved.
I do hope this helps some. Any questions, happy to answer, email me at Maurice999@live.com
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