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Originally Posted by kwren
KWren wrote:
"The voltage at idle can vary a bit with different components turned on and various "idle speed"... several variables even when no problem exists."
Same story... Different arrangement of words (I think) 
Not "running more what than the alt. puts out at idle?
Keith  |
Watts is you're what!
The SVX has a high output at idle so you can run all your stock accessories on high and still not decharge your battery. To do that it needs to be putting out 13.2 volts. My NH650 motorcycle doesn't even meet the headlight and coilpack needs until it hits 2800rpm. Point is if an SVX alternator is below 13.2 at a normal idle speed (aside from the surge resulting in adding a new load which is gone in a second anyways) the alt isn't doing its job anymore. Assuming his battery is good and his voltmeter is good then 12.75 at an idle is below the minimum specs.