Electrical equipment and instruments of motorcycle Honda XRV750 Africa Twin (1989-2003)

Electrical system — specifications
Battery Capacity XL600V models — 12 V, 12 Ah XL650V models — 12 V, 10 Ah XRV750 models — 12 V, 12 Ah Voltage Fully charged — 13.0 to 13.2 V Uncharged — below 12.3 V Specific gravity Fully charged — 1.280 Uncharged — below 1.240 Charging rate XL600V...

General information — electrical system
All models have a 12-volt electrical system charged by a three-phase alternator with a separate regulator/rectifier. The regulator maintains the charging system output within the specified range to prevent overcharging, and the rectifier converts...

Electrical system — fault finding
Warning: To prevent the risk of short circuits, the ignition (main) switch must always be OFF and the battery negative (-) terminal should be disconnected before any of the bike's other electrical components are disturbed. Don't forget to reconnect...

Fuses — check and replacement
1. The electrical system is protected by fuses of different ratings. 2. The main fuse is integral with the starter relay, which is behind the right-hand side panel on XL models and XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models (see illustration and 3.7), and...

Brake light switches — check and replacement
Check 1. Before checking the switches, and if not already done, check the brake light circuit (see Section 6, Steps 8 and 9). 2. The front brake light switch is mounted on the underside of the brake master cylinder. Disconnect the wiring connectors...

Instrument cluster and speedometer cable — removal and installation
Instrument cluster - XL models 1. Remove the fairing (see Chapter 8). 2. Unscrew the knurled ring securing the speedometer cable in the instrument cluster and detach the cable, noting how it fits (see illustration). 15.2. Unscrew the retaining ring...

Instruments — check and replacement
XL600V models Speedometer check 1. Special instruments are required to properly check the operation of the meter itself. If there s a fault, first check that the speedometer cable is securely attached at each end. then remove it (see below) and...

Instrument and warning light bulbs — replacement
1. Remove the fairing (see Chapter 8). Many of the bulbs are accessible with the instrument cluster in place. If access is restricted, displace the cluster from the bracket (see Section 15). 2. Carefully pull the bulbholder out of the instrument...

Oil pressure switch — check, removal and installation
Check 1. The oil pressure warning light should come on when the ignition (main) switch is turned ON and extinguish a few seconds after the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light comes on whilst the engine is running, stop the engine...

Ignition (main) switch — check, removal and installation
Warning: To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect the battery negative (-) lead before making any ignition (main) switch checks. Check 1. On XL models and XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models, remove the fairing (see Chapter 8). On XRV750-P...

Handlebar switches — check
1. Generally speaking, the switches are reliable and trouble-free. Most troubles, when they do occur, are caused by dirty or corroded contacts, but wear and breakage of internal parts is a possibility that should not be overlooked. If breakage does...

Handlebar switches — removal and installation
Removal 1. If the switch is to be removed from the bike, rather than just displaced from the handlebar, on XL models and XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models, remove the fairing (see Chapter 8). On XRV750-P models onward (1993-on), remove the air...

Neutral switch — check, removal and installation
Check 1. Before checking the electrical circuit, check the bulb (see Section 17) and fuse (see Section 5). 2. The switch is located in the left-hand side of the transmission casing below the front sprocket cover. You should be able to access it...

Sidestand switch — check and replacement
1. The sidestand switch is mounted either on the frame next to the sidestand, or on the back of the sidestand, depending on whether it is a plunger type or a rotary type. 2. XL600V-K to P (1989 to 1993) models and XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) are...

Clutch switch — check and replacement
Check 1. The clutch switch is mounted in the clutch lever bracket. The switch is part of the starter safety interlock system (see Section 1). The switch isn't adjustable. 2. To check the switch, disconnect the wiring connectors from it (see...

Diode(s) — check and replacement
1. The diode(s) is/are part of the starter safety interlock system (see Section 1). A diode is a small block that allows current flow in one direction only, and plugs into a connector either in the fusebox or in the wiring loom, depending on the...

Horn — check and replacement
Check 1. The horn is mounted below the left-hand radiator on XL models and the right-hand radiator on XRV models (see illustrations). On XL models, remove the stone guard (see Chapter 8), and for best access the left-hand fairing side panel (XL600V)...