How to Test a Motorcycle Charging System | Honda VTX 1800 | Partzilla.com
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Learn how to test the charging system on a motorcycle. In the video, John takes you through the charging system on a 2005 Honda VTX 1800. He checks the battery, the stator, and the regulator rectifier.
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Testing the battery - 0:45
Testing the stator - 3:16
Testing the regulator rectifier - 6:12
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In the video we’re working with a 2005 Honda VTX 1800. You may have similar steps on your machine. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your vehicle, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.
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Very solid video training for sure. Excellent training on trouble shooting. If you knew nothing about how this works your way ahead when you finish watching.
Definitely the best tutorial on youtube. In less than 10 minutes, I learn more than going through the manual for hours. Good job.
Glad it helped!
Great video!! Thanks for the knowledge.
John, your video on this is great, thank you.
Well done. Something I should be able to follow. Thanks
Love your VTX 1800 vids. As always another good one! Thanks for your professional content.
Glad you like them!
Another thing to do ( I highly recommend) is to cut out that three prong plug and solder and shrink wrap the wires. They tend to get corroded and make poor contact, which makes them get very hot and melt over time. I had two of those plug do that and now I just solder the wires together to eliminate the problem. It will keep your stator from burning out also from running too hot.
Instablaster
Really like it, he explained very well from A-Z
I’m gonna apply it on my bike!! Big tums up
Honda 250 4wheeer.
Thanks ,great information!
IfDiode’s are bad on my bike regulator is that what I replace
thank you
Hi there. Very helpful video. Quick question. When I’m testing the stator and regulator does the ignition key need to be in the on position? Everything else was super clear! Thx.
Hi, will these tests work on a Yamaha R6 03? My bike’s battery keeps dying even after I put a new battery in. I am trying to figure out if it is a bad stator or Regulator Rectifier.
Hello I have a 2010 honda Stateline vt1300 I found the stator harness under the cover by the kickstand where is the rectifier harness?
is it under the seat next to the battery?
I have a 2003 Honda vtx 1800r very low miles and garage kept. Has had 0 issues. One day I went for a ride and after about 15 miles the bike started to sputter and then completely lost power and died as if the key was turned off entirely. No power at all. When hooked to a jump box it turned on and fired up with no issue, the moment the jump box was removed it instantly died. I took the bike home and put it on a charger and it held a charge for weeks and months and fired up again no issue each time I needed to move it. I ran all the tests you outlined in your video and everything seems to check out fine from the battery all the way through. I’m confused as to what the problem could be and am afraid to ride the bike as I don’t want to get stranded again.
Well Greta video
Will I have to drain oil to replace I am having issues second third battery but got them at auto zone one was wrong blew main fuse but got one in it ran bout 3 months noticed lately battery hesitated now got home won't start
Drain oil to replace what? The stator? You may get a drip or two coming out of the case, but you don't need to drain it.
Partzilla ok thanks so much I did buy a battery from auto zone it's brand new but this one was made 4 months ago wasn't sitting on shelf in back collecting dust and they have a new supply of motorcycle batteries up front now in box with the date it was made so I beleive since I been dealing with them with cycle battery issues because of them they basicly got cycle batteries now and fresh from factory right by the door letting pple know they sell motorcycle batteries and they are proud of it so I am proud and happy they updated and now have motorcycle batteries thank you for info video was real nice didn't leave anything out
02 vtx radiator wiring for fan.
Uncliped easy....but...
The wire to fan is connected to the frame w/ a little flat steel frame clip
Can not remove from frame...
Scared to brake the clip..
Is that justn0 a tap down till it moves off..thing
Or am I missing seeing a retainer pin..
Do you have a video of replacing the stator? Thank you
We don't have one yet. We will add it to the list!
So for the plug under the seat, the grounds are good, but the reds only have 1.6 volts. What does that mean?
Excellent video and thanks for the information. I am working on this exact bike which has the problem of not charging the battery. I followed your instructions exactly and found that all of the components appear to check out properly. However, the battery (at rest) shows only 12.3 Volts. When I start the engine, the battery voltage drops to 12.0! Where else can I look to fix this issue?
The voltage drops when you start it, but what is the voltage at over 3000rpm?
The battery at rest reads 12.7V. When you insert the key into the ignition, the voltage drops to 12.1 V. When started and revved up, the battery voltage increases to 13.5 V. When the engine is stopped and the key removed, the battery voltage returns to 12.7 V.
I checked the double reds and the double greens from the regulator/rectifier. The reds read 12.7 V; the greens read 0.2 ohms (as shown in your video).
My customer said he rode the bike to a place and when he tried to start the bike, it would not turn over (an apparent dead battery even though it was new). He pushed started it and popped the clutch, and it started. Then, he went somewhere else, stopped the engine, and then later, it started!
I'm trying to help him fix the bike. I did read somewhere that some people have had shorts with respect to the ignition key. As I mentioned earlier, all of your checks with voltages and ohms all checked out correctly. Any ideas on why his battery doesn't seem to stay charged? He's been keeping it on a trickle charger after he rides.
Thanks again. Your videos are excellent!!
Electrical problems can be difficult to diagnose sometimes. Sounds like your charging system is working. It could be a bad connection somewhere, corrosion, Honda rectifiers have been known to stop functioning when hot sometimes...then go right back to normal and test good. It comes down to systematic elimination. If it only is an issue when hot, start with rectifier. If it's random, then you just have to keep testing and checking from ignition to battery until something jumps out at you.
Thank you, VERY much for your help! I do appreciate it. Again, excellent videos.
Hi John, Great Video! About what AC voltage should be coming out the Stator? I've checked both the Stator and Rectifier and is within the specs for the initial tests.
What's happening with it? If the stator/rectifier test are within spec, are you not getting the right voltage charging at the battery test?
Both Check out fine with the meter. Recently on a trip the bike died, 4.7 volts left in battery. I've charged battery back to 13.1. Completed the tests and to my surprise they all tested fine. Confused.
So could be a couple things...Honda's have a rectifier heat issue sometimes. When the rectifier gets hot, it stops functioning properly so the bike will draw off the battery. Once cold, it will work fine again. Hard to diag since it's intermittent. Also, check the wiring from the stator all the way to the battery, there may be a loose connection or corrosion.
John, thanks for the advice
How long can I safely idle my VTX1300 off a car battery. Is there any risk of damaging the charging system on the motorcycle. I plan to leave the battery in the car and run the cables directly to the cables on the bike, thanks.
What causes the stator to read a higher ohm than the range specified.
Hi Partzilla, thanks for the very informative video. I checked everything and I noticed that when I did the diode test on the regulator I was coming up with .446 - .466. Is it still good? Thanks again
That's within range.
Partzilla ok thanks so now I'm more confused then. I dropped a brand new charged battery in the bike, and on my first ride about 20 miles in, it left me stranded, totally dead. When I got it home I switched batteries and it fired right up. I tried to charge the new battery and it would no longer take a charge. Any ideas as to cause?
What's the output of your stator?
Partzilla it was between .3 to .4
No no, actual voltage output. My guess is it's not charging your battery, so it'll run until the battery dies then goes dead. Just trying to confirm. Could be a broken connection or wire as well.
if your charging system is bad or going bad, will your battery read low?
I have a question about vtx 1300 2006.it will idle as long as I want but if I drive it about half a mile it will die like it was no fuel engine just stop.so I will pull over on the side .it will start alright but after a mile or so it will quit again.any idea ? I sure do appreciate it.
Test the fuel components, it's starving for some reason.
i have a 04 1300c when it is idling its at about 14.6 when I rev it up id drops to 13.6 is that normal my stator tests well so does that mean its the voltage regulator
Test the regulator as well.
Great videos... my 2007 vtx 1800 t2 wont turn on the headlight... already check everything you said...mdid I missed something? Headlight bulb its new...
Does the bike run? Is the issue strictly the headlight? Check fuses, follow the wires and test the socket for voltage.
Partzilla you were right... it was the starter switch... I opened, clean the contact and fix or at list tried to fix the cooper pin... its alright for now but will buy a new one. You are amazing I really liked your videos... sorry for the late reply... thanks..!!!
Also your video have me interesting to learn about the wire diagram and learn about multimiter... kind of complicated for me cause didnt know about multimiter and electronic but you motivated me to do the job by my self... run my 2007 vtx 1800 t2 to my work again... beautiful afternoon.. As a veteran, ryde my vtx give me mindfullness... thanks.
Partzilla after the hole last saturday follow you video instruction finnally sunday morning by accident and almost loosing my faith, hit the starter switch and saw the headlight turning for a second and thats when discover what you said about the headlight switch... thanks...
Partzilla ... and thanks for your promtly response... US Airbone 82nd veteran from Puerto Rico.
Tengo una vtx 1800 pero No me llega chispa del CDI alas bobinas que será?
Does this test go for the 1300r as well please get back asap
Yes, charging system is generally the same on all the VTX models.
Partzilla-my left turn signal rapidly signals in the rear and my front left doesn't even turn on? weird thing is the right side works fine? what could be the problem?
Dead bulb or bad blinker relay.
When doing the 1st part of the stator test with my meter set to lowest ohm setting (200) I got 1.6 on each wire. Is it bad?
It should be under 1 ohm. So if it's reading higher, it's most likely going to need to be replaced.
Partzilla thanks so much for the reply. I'll check that out.
I got a question in your opinion how long do you think they'll make parts for the VTX Brand since Its been 10 years out of production
Rob -- That's really a question for Honda. It all depends on how much overstock they have. If there's enough popularity even if they run out they will do small recasting runs. BUT -- if we had to guess -- we imagine that parts will be around for a long time to come especially because there are so many carryovers that are in production today that are based off or use that exact same engine
I make Yamaha parts where I work and Yamaha will place what is called a (service run order) to keep basic stocks replenished. You may have to order it it and wait a week or so, but usually Yamaha will order 100 to 200 peices just to maintain special orders.
Honda M 4wheeler
I have a 03 1300s carb, My voltage goes down when rev'd. I can ride sometimes for a few days, other time maybe around the block and it will fail to start. Battery gets drained. Any suggestions?
Very similar process for the 1300. You will need to test the stator and regulator/rectifier. Once you test the voltage should be able to tell what's not working properly.
I have the same issue. Everything tested fine. When bike is started battery reads 14v the rev and drops to 13v. Did you resolve your issue?
Everything in this video checks out as normal, but still, while running, battery is sitting at 11.9-12V. Anything else I should be looking at? All grounds and connections are good and clean.
Have you done a battery load test to confirm the battery is healthy?
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So the greens is the ground and the reds are the positive