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Voltage ?
Please don't laugh too hard, because I really don't understand the electrics of the bike.
A little while ago I was having trouble starting my bike, which I assumed was a weak battery. The valves had been adjusted only 800 miles ago and the bike was running great once I got it started. The bike starts immediately with the new battery.
At that time I didn't have a Multimeter available to test the battery. I ordered and received a multimeter today.
I charged the OEM battery and kept it in my shed. I just tested it and it read 12.7 Volts.
Then I took the seat off the mighty RX3 and tested my new battery. I just returned home after a pleasant ride to breakfast. The new battery read 13.7 Volts (engine off) and 14.7 Volts with the bike idling.
I understood that the RX3 was suppose to have between 12.5 - 13 Volts
Is my bike charging too much? What should the Volt meter read?
I'm using an Etekcity MSR-R500 digital multimeter.
Thanks
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Dave
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