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...

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...

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...