1986 Suzuki DT200 - Charging / Alternator

[chackett]

I understand this might be an insanely simple or ridiculous question, but does this motor charge my batteries?

 

[boscoe99]

Re: 1986 Suzuki DT200 - Charging / Alternator

Does you motor use a battery to start it?

Most motors that require batteries to start and operate generally provide a charging system to replenish the battery.

 

[99yam40]

Re: 1986 Suzuki DT200 - Charging / Alternator

Lets put it this way.
It was designed to charge the battery,
but we have no idea if yours is functioning properly and charging your battery

 

[chackett]

Re: 1986 Suzuki DT200 - Charging / Alternator

WBoscoe99 - Yep, the motor does require a battery to start.

99yam40 - You're getting to part 2 of my question I believe that whatever charging mechanism might supposed to be in place is not functioning properly.

I guess I'll start googling for a wiring diagram or something to see if I can learn more about what is supposed to be happening and what might actually be happening.

 

[99yam40]

Re: 1986 Suzuki DT200 - Charging / Alternator

A service manual for your motor is what you need to get the specs and how to test.
I do not know about Suzukis, but Yamahas have what they call lighting coils that create AC voltage that needs to be measured with peak reading voltmeter or a Regular meter with a DVA adapter.
The voltage runs through a rectifier/ regulator to control the battery charging