charging problem Rvf

[svale34]

The battery runs flat quickly after charging. The bike eventually stops - after a few seconds i can push it to start an drive on, if i disconnect the headlights... Where do i start searching for errors? I suppose this goes beyond the battery...

[CMSMJ1]

You are riight that it is not just the battery.

You need to check the regulator and see if it is regulating the current form the generator. Also, I would have a good visual look at the wiring form the generator all the way through to the regulator.

These faults are common, but easily fixed.

stick a search in for "reg rec" and you will get your answers.

basically..new battery, new reg rec, possible generator...

[svale34]

thanx

[wullvfr]

get a multimeter,charge the battery up,reconnect and check to see if its getting charged.
if not then more than likely the reg rec......the charge rate should be between 13.5v-15.5v@5000rpm.
if the battery is getting a slight charge but not great then suspect the alternator to be faulty.....
but do this check first.
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