How a motorcycle electrical system works, part 2 CHARGING SYSTEM

Dino’s Tinker Shed, S4, Ep3, How a motorcycle electrical system works, part 2 CHARGING SYSTEM
In this episode, we are going to explore and test the components of the Suzuki DR650 charging system. Much of this will apply to other motorcycles other than the values you would look for in the testing.
Electrical can be challenging and I hope this video provides some help if your charging system is not functioning correctly.
I would like to point out that I am not a mechanic but am just a guy that likes to tinker so please do not take what I am saying as gospel and if unsure consult the service manual for the full procedures.
I have included time code chapters below to help you skip through the video if you like.
TIME CODE CHAPTERS:
00:00- Cold Opening
01:00- Introduction
01:21- Overview
03:29- Regulated voltage test
05:07- Connectors and grounds
07:00- How to use Di-electric grease
09:48- How to disconnect the battery
10:44- Cleaning the battery
11:42- No load battery test
13:05- Battery initialize
14:01- Parasitic draw test
19:30- Charging system overview
20:42- Alternator testing
27:33- Regulator rectifier testing
32:15- RM stator
32:48- Summary
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[@anthonya7066]

Dino, you are the best. Presented simply, logically and at a educational pace. Thanks so much!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the feedback. Dino

[@dochonk961]

I have a hard time with the electrics on the bike, your explanation makes it much easier and understandable. Thank you very much!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Glad to help! It's nice to know the content is helpful Dino

[@MalJ-eb7nv]

This information is very useful. Video and verbal explanation are really good and makes this a lot easier to follow. Thankyou.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you, Mal, glad you like it. Dino

[@bradcrossman5068]

Well done on a tricky subject that has most people running in fear. Especially tackling the dielectric grease debate which you nailed! Food for thought on low resistance readings, zero your leads first. Take a reading when shorting the leads and subtract that from the actual reading. Some meters have a 'Zero' or 'Rel' function that will do that for you. Most multi-meters suck at low resistance readings so you need all the help you can get. Cheers from Sussex NB!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you for the great comment and information. I'll see if my meter has the zero function before the next instalment. Thanks again for this comment and all the past great info you have shared. Dino

[@peterdawson7775]

Awesome information on the regulator and the alternator testing !🎉 Thanks!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Glad you find it useful Thanknyou for commenting Dino

[@craiglortie4245]

Dino, thanks for providing a great explanation and visual testing of the DR charging system.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Glad you enjoyed it Dino

[@lindsayguitars]

Great info. Thanks for sharing. My wife and I purchased 2 DR650’s, in large part to your excellent video series. We are looking forward to the rest of the lessons. Cheers.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Awesome, thank you!

[@1962clarky]

Well explained in layman's terms. Thanks, Dino.👍

[@DinosTinkerShed]

You are very welcome, thanks for the comment. Dino

[@mikeh.4087]

Very good video Dino!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you for the comment, glad you like it Dino

[@ParallelCamper]

Lots of good information. Thanks!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Glad you like it. Thanks for the comment

[@antonbackstrand]

Thanks again for another great video! A video idea in this series or something to include in a video would be how to disconnect the sidestand switch! I sure would appreciate it. Be safe and looking forward for the next video! :)

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you for the feedback, I'm glad you like the content. I think I'll add the side stand delete to the que for another video so not get of track on the starting episode. I will do one though. Dino

[@allonmor4078]

Great video, Just a comment My 2001 Suzuki SV650S that I have owned for 23 years had a RR problem. I was cheap and bought a $23 aftermarket one. The aftermarket one gave me problems not because the diodes in it were bad, but because the spade connectors in it were thin and flimsy and didn’t make could connection with the stator wire side. In the last few years, most of the electrical problems I had on my very reliable Japanese bikes were from bad connection and not a bad component. I think this is very important to iterate.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Great information, thank you so much Dino

[@antoinerivard]

Hi Dino Your videos this one and others are so well made explanation clear and professional. Continue your good work / excellent channel. It must be a lot of works to achieve perfect quality videos like you do 👍👍👍 Don’t know what you do in life but you would have been a great teacher. Thanks a lot Have a great day 🙂😀😁

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words Dino

[@TLOverlander]

Great info, Dino.... Especially the grease. I was always of the school to keep that huge GOB off the contact pins. 😂 BTW, I wasn't even going to do a vid today. But look at us.... Uploading at the same time 🤘🏻

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thanks Eric, love when TLO posts

[@TLOverlander]

@@DinosTinkerShed TLO wishes he had a Tinker Shed 😒

[@DinosTinkerShed]

@@TLOverlander he does, anytime he needs it my friend

[@garywinkworth3380]

hey dino looks beautiful there. hey its going to 38 here in melbourne australia, on sunday. too hot . great video again thanks mate.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

You are so welcome, have fun riding Dino

[@gusmerwin7028]

Great content. Thanks

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you, glad you like it Dino

[@camachossicilia]

Thank you!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

My pleasure

[@alxazar]

Hello Dino, I've been enjoying your videos since I discovered them last year and it's been great. Being a DR owner myself I'm naturally very interested in your content and it has helped a lot. Do you think the manual you're using still applies at large in the pre-96 bikes ? I happen to have the E-starter 95 version.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you for the question and the comment. I really can't comment on it as I have only owned the 2009 that I have. I think this is a better question for the Drrider forum. I wish I could be more helpful but I do not want to give the wrong answer as there was major changes in 1996. Thanks again. Dino