Formerly_Capecodbeemer Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hey guys, last week the red triangle showed up on my dash with the battery icon (07 R1200RT 60kmiles) . Got home 4-5 miles with out a problem, and checked voltage at the battery and saw 10.8. Otay , must be battery, ordered new one installed today and the triangle and battery icon is still there. Do I need to head to the dealer or is there something I can check first. Link to comment
johnlt Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Did you fully charge the new battery prior to installation? What was the voltage showing on the new battery? Link to comment
cpallen Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 alt/alt belt/voltage regulator problem? Did you check voltage with engine running and new battery? Link to comment
T__ Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Formerly_Capecodbeemer, that red triangle & battery icon means it ISN’T CHARGING not a low battery (even though no charging will end up with a low battery).. With it running at 2000 RPM’s see put a voltmeter across the battery posts,, if below 14 volts you have charging problems (my guess is it will be low).. If so pop the front belt cover & see if the belt is still there & tight enough to drive the alternator.. If so then look into the possibility of an alternator failure.. Twisty Link to comment
Hall Vince Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hopefully it's just the belt broken. Easy to check yourself. Pop off the front plastic cover and see if the belts in one piece. \v/ Edit:, Pipped at the post by Twisty ;-) \v/ Link to comment
Formerly_Capecodbeemer Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 little more info was able to peek in and see the belt going around. But the snow started down for the second big storm this year so unable to put a meter on to check voltages yet.My led voltage indicator was showing 10-11. Someone mentioned voltage regulator but I can't find one in the online parts fiche. Could the r1200 do without ?? Link to comment
T__ Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Formerly_Capecodbeemer, it's inside the alternator.. Twisty Link to comment
Formerly_Capecodbeemer Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Ahhh, I was hoping that someone would tell me about the little black box on the left side that only costs $6.00 to replace. oh well, sometime next week will pull tank and check belt and all connections but the good news is my local dealer is running a Feb sale with 20% off service and service parts. Will let you all know what was what. Thanx for the info. Link to comment
cpallen Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Bump for update on your charging problem? Link to comment
betty Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Bump for update on your charging problem? Your avatar is fitting. Link to comment
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