Electric Issues On Sprint Gt 1050

Hi everyone…..I'm new on this Triumph forum & I need help at the moment, caused by 2 electric issues on my Sprint GT 1050 of 07/2010, much appreciated and maintained by local Triumph dealer....

2 weeks ago, as I wanted to come back home (60kms) the bike didn't start : flat battery..so I started the engine with cables, the bike ran well. back home charged the battery and after that no pb...but starting the engine became slowly a bit weak...I replaced the battery, which was a very standard quality, by a top one.
No pb, but again starting became a bit weak but the bike was ok, till yesterday : flat battery again.

First battery had been charged after its replacement, in order to use it on another purpose, so I checked it : charge was still maximum...so it was not faulty...

1st Pb)
I suspect a charging circuit problem...I tested the top quality battery voltage after recharging it :
- 13V engine OFF
- engine running & lights on : 12,5V
- 2000 tr/min : 12,7V
- 4000 tr/min : 12,9V
- 5000 tr/min : 12,9V
I tested also the standard quality battery with the same procedure : same results...
but then occured the second problem …….(see 2nd pb)

As far as I know, the voltage should be around 14-15V at 4000-5000 tr/min. My conclusion is that the stator or its connector is faulty….

2nd Pb ) Fuel gauge
after replacing one more time the top battery in the bike, the fuel gauge didn't work anymore!

So I checked all fuses : no pb, I checked all dashboard functions & equipments : no pb...
contact on : checking operation is fine and shows all the bars of tank gauge & T°, engine starts & runs well, it stops immediately 1st gear engaged with the side stand deployed, T° indicator increases well.

Fuel level alert was activated during test, so I refilled 5 liters and fuel alert vanished, but the gauge didn't react although fuel level was a bit low before.

I suspect a fuel gauge failure...

As having the bike repaired at the garage will be costly, my questions are :

- Am I correct for these 2 pbs : faulty stator & fuel gauge?
- what are the part references of a stator, its casing seal & a fuel gauge?
- what are the torque of the bolts fixing the stator & its casing?
- what are the procedures to fix these problems?

thanks,
MC​

 

Hi, thanks for your encouraging answer...I Don't think fixing these problems is a big job...but having done supposed "light" works on cars that became horrible tasks, any help will be welcome…..

 

Thanks for your quick, complete & helpful answer….amazing….I didn't ride the bike after to avoid a possible breakdown on the road, which is a true pain in the neck ...I meant side-stand down and mentioned it to prove I tested all functions without finding any other problem….no more......maybe I didn't explain well...English is not my language so forgive some possible mistakes, confusing sentences and other strange things…
I will test as you said as soon as possible!
thx again, I'll come back with results.

 

yep...I charged the battery before installing it….I always do it...Ok, I'll test the 12 min method...fine if it works!!! Thx for advice

 

yes...I understand that….only the gauge problem...unfortunately...

 

I'll do as you say, it makes sense….

 

Thanks….I'll managed to put back on the road an old automatic Citroën BX...just for pleasure ....it was a true great fun doing the job, and a few headaches after it droves fine and still does….so a success with the bike is possible...

 

...I managed...not I'll managed….lol!!!!!

 

Ok, We'll see that….thx all for help & good night

 

hello, thx, i have a multimeter, i'll try to do the tests today...if i got time for that....