Motorcycle Repair: MARK; I JUST PURCHASED A 1995..., regulator rectifier, suzuki 800

Question
MARK; I JUST PURCHASED A 1995 SUZUKI 800 INTERCEPTER. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE BIKE GET DIMMER WHEN I REV UP THE ENGINE. THEY ALSO FLICKER SLIGHTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING.I HAD THE BIKE ABOUT 3 WEEKS AND IT DID NOT SEEM TO WEAKEN THE BATTERY. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS WHAT IT COULD BE?, OR WHAT I NEED TO HAVE CHECKED. THANK YOU ---  , TROY     IT HAS 13,000 MILES

Answer
Hi Troy,

I suspect the charging system is defective.  

An output test of the alternator and testing of the regulator/rectifier would reveal problems.

Visit "www.electrosport.com" and follow their "Fault Finding Chart."

I recommend Electro Sport's electrical parts. They are much finer than OEM parts.

Visit "www.bikebandit.com" to view microfiche parts and compare parts prices.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively