Do I have an Electrical problem?

[sapest]

2016 ES, 105,500kms (65,500miles)
New battery installed the end of March 2024.
April riding log 1032 kms driven. 35 trips of varying length. 8 instances of ‘low’ cranking voltage, 9.22V to 9.64V. Only one in eight is the first trip of the day. Not sure that’s a useful clue.

Start time	Engine off time	Trip time			Cranking Voltage	Cranking Time
Apr 29/2024 13:17	Apr 29/2024 13:43	26Minute		Apr 29/2024 13:13	9.64V	260ms
Apr 29/2024 08:01	Apr 29/2024 08:27	26Minute
Apr 22/2024 13:57	Apr 22/2024 14:05	8Minute		Apr 22/2024 13:54	9.93V	240ms
Apr 22/2024 13:15	Apr 22/2024 13:35	20Minute
Apr 22/2024 08:05	Apr 22/2024 08:31	26Minute
Apr 21/2024 15:27	Apr 21/2024 16:41	1Hour14Minute
Apr 19/2024 13:35	Apr 19/2024 13:53	18Minute
Apr 19/2024 13:17	Apr 19/2024 13:31	14Minute
Apr 19/2024 07:59	Apr 19/2024 08:27	28Minute
Apr 18/2024 13:37	Apr 18/2024 14:31	54Minute
Apr 18/2024 11:35	Apr 18/2024 12:29	54Minute
Apr 17/2024 19:29	Apr 17/2024 20:17	48Minute
Apr 17/2024 15:25	Apr 17/2024 16:27	1Hour2Minute
Apr 17/2024 15:11	Apr 17/2024 15:17	6Minute
Apr 17/2024 12:15	Apr 17/2024 13:07	52Minute
Apr 17/2024 08:01	Apr 17/2024 08:27	26Minute
Apr 15/2024 13:49	Apr 15/2024 13:55	6Minute		Apr 15/2024 13:46	9.56V	450ms
Apr 15/2024 13:31	Apr 15/2024 13:37	6Minute
Apr 15/2024 13:11	Apr 15/2024 13:25	14Minute
Apr 15/2024 08:01	Apr 15/2024 08:23	22Minute
Apr 14/2024 12:05	Apr 14/2024 12:31	26Minute		Apr 14/2024 12:04	9.30V	230ms
Apr 14/2024 09:25	Apr 14/2024 12:01	2Hour36Minute
Apr 13/2024 13:15	Apr 13/2024 14:43	1Hour28Minute		Apr 13/2024 13:14	9.22V	470ms
Apr 10/2024 11:25	Apr 10/2024 11:49	24Minute		Apr 10/2024 11:22	9.39V	380ms
Apr 10/2024 08:07	Apr 10/2024 08:31	24Minute
Apr 06/2024 14:05	Apr 06/2024 14:55	50Minute
Apr 05/2024 18:11	Apr 05/2024 19:03	52Minute
Apr 05/2024 16:35	Apr 05/2024 16:49	14Minute
Apr 05/2024 15:09	Apr 05/2024 16:17	1Hour8Minute
Apr 05/2024 13:17	Apr 05/2024 13:43	26Minute		Apr 05/2024 13:13	9.50V	450ms
Apr 05/2024 08:05	Apr 05/2024 08:31	26Minute
Apr 03/2024 11:55	Apr 03/2024 12:19	24Minute
Apr 03/2024 08:07	Apr 03/2024 08:31	24Minute
Apr 01/2024 12:01	Apr 01/2024 12:07	6Minute		Apr 01/2024 11:58	9.23V	250ms
Apr 01/2024 10:21	Apr 01/2024 11:53	1Hour32Minute
Total

Do I have a problem? Starter? Bike starts fine every time. Some starts take longer than others, but never more than a 'button press'.
Thx
-Steve

 

[Ignacio]

Bike starts fine every time. Some starts take longer than others, but never more than a 'button press'.
Thx
-Steve

The other stuff seems like you're dwellling on new data from a new fun toy.....which is certainly fine. I question your assumption about a 'low' unless you cite documentation to the point and not knowing how the measuring gadget works. I know motorcycle batteries are built for a wide range of voltages.

But to answer your question: If your FJR starts, then your FJR is running fine. RM&SL.

 

[RossKean]

Three missing bits of information to determine whether you have a problem:
1) What is the starting current as measured with a clamp-on DC ammeter?
2) What is the battery voltage at idle (after a ride) and at 3,000 RPM?
3) After coming back from a ride (fully charged), let the bike sit a minimum of two hours and measure the battery voltage without turning on the key.

For the starting current, the time is very short before it starts so you might have to disconnect the power leads to the injectors to get a real number.
You might want to get the battery load tested if you are concerned about its condition.

(Agreeing with @Ignacio , I think you are likely OK as well)

 

[sapest]

Three missing bits of information to determine whether you have a problem:
1) What is the starting current as measured with a clamp-on DC ammeter?
2) What is the battery voltage at idle (after a ride) and at 3,000 RPM?
3) After coming back from a ride (fully charged), let the bike sit a minimum of two hours and measure the battery voltage without turning on the key.

For the starting current, the time is very short before it starts so you might have to disconnect the power leads to the injectors to get a real number.
You might want to get the battery load tested if you are concerned about its condition.

(Agreeing with @Ignacio , I think you are likely OK as well)

The other stuff seems like you're dwellling on new data from a new fun toy.....which is certainly fine. I question your assumption about a 'low' unless you cite documentation to the point and not knowing how the measuring gadget works. I know motorcycle batteries are built for a wide range of voltages.

But to answer your question: If your FJR starts, then your FJR is running fine. RM&SL.

Stress less is the reason I asked. Cranking voltage of 10v has been quoted here quite often, thats the threshold I had in mind.
Thank you both for quick reply and suggestions.
-Steve

 

[Ignacio]

Cranking voltage of 10v has been quoted here quite often, thats the threshold I had in mind.
Thank you both for quick reply and suggestions.
-Steve

Odd. I did a a search on "10v" and find a gamut of contrary to kinda vague to totally unrelated. Even less likely with "10v cranking" I did find one site that cites 9.6 in a load test for lead-acid, but I'm not sure I'd hang my hat on it. I'd still go more old-school and if the starter's turning over I'd run it till she doesn't.

 

[sapest]

While cranking the lowest reading I saw was 10V

Put my meter on it as i was starting it, meter went to 10v. when it started

and it dropped to 10v at start up. That looks good

The 10V was (surprisingly) enough to start the bike.

There is a Revzilla article that states "A good battery should not drop below 9.6 volts over 10 seconds or so. (when starting)"
Batterystuff.com (same site you quoted) says elsewhere "A good battery will hold a voltage above 9.6 volts while cranking"

Question answered, I dont have a problem.
-Steve