Engine start and battery charging system of motorcycle Honda XRV750 Africa Twin (1989-2003)

Battery — removal, installation, inspection and maintenance
Caution: Be extremely careful when handling or working around the battery. The electrolyte is very caustic and an explosive gas (hydrogen) is given off when the battery is charging. Removal and installation XL600V and XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992)...

Battery — charging
Caution: Be extremely careful when handling or working around the battery. The electrolyte is very caustic and an explosive gas (hydrogen) is given off when the battery is charging. 1. Remove the battery (see Section 3). Connect the charger to the...

Starter relay — check and replacement
Check 1. If the starter circuit is faulty, first check the fuse (see Section 5). 2. The starter relay is behind the right-hand side panel on XL models and XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models, and behind the lefthand side panel on all other XRV...

Starter motor — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) lead (see Section 3). The starter motor is mounted on the crankcase behind the cylinders on the left-hand side. 2. Remove the rear cylinder exhaust downpipe (see Chapter 4). 3. Peel back the rubber...

Starter motor — disassembly, inspection and reassembly
Disassembly 1. Remove the starter motor (see Section 28). 2. Note the alignment marks between the main housing and the front and rear covers, or make your own if they aren't clear. 3. Unscrew the two long bolts, on XL600-H and J (1987 and 1988)...

Charging system testing — general information and precautions
1. If the performance of the charging system is suspect, the system as a whole should be checked first, followed by testing of the individual components. 2. Checking the output of the charging system and the performance of the various components...

Charging system — leakage and output test
1. If the charging system of the machine is thought to be faulty, perform the following checks. Leakage test Caution: Always connect an ammeter in series, never in parallel with the battery, otherwise it will be damaged. Do not turn the ignition ON...

Alternator — check, removal and installation
Check 1. Trace the wiring back from the alternator cover on the left-hand side of the engine and disconnect it the wiring connector containing the three yellow wires - on XL600V models, remove the seat, on XL650V and XRV750-P models onwards...

Regulator/rectifier — check and replacement
Check 1. On XL600V models and XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models remove the right-hand side panel (see illustration). On XL650V and XRV750-P models onwards (1993-on) remove the left-hand side panel (see illustrations). Either trace the wiring from...