Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 User Manual

6-8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
No accessories
No continuity
Current leaks
Check accessories which use
excessive amounts of electricity.
Accessories
are installed
No current leaks
Correct
Battery overcharges • Faulty IC regulator
• Faulty battery
• Poor contact of generator lead wire coupler
Check the battery for current leaks.
(
6-9)
Short circuit of the wire harness
Loose or disconnected wires
Faulty battery
Faulty battery
Abnormal driving condition
Faulty battery
Measure the charging voltage between
the battery terminals. (
6-9)
Incorrect
Faulty stator coil or
disconnected lead wires
Measure the continuity of the stator
coil and rotor coil. (
6-14)
No good
Continuity
Faulty slip ring(-s) or brush(-es)
Inspect the slip rings and brushes.
(
6-14 and 15)
No good
OK
Faulty rectifier or IC regulator.
Inspect the rectifier and IC regulator.
(
6-15)
No good
OK
OK
Others
Short circuit of wire harness
Poor contact of couplers
Inspect the wires.
Remove accessories
Battery runs down quickly.

Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 inches)
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Cooling System	Air/oil-cooled
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 liters
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm