Dead Battery

[fairweatherrider]

You're probably right but $450 is better than $4500 right now. Hope I don't need more repairs and maybe I'll get a new one in a few years.

[fairweatherrider]

Originally Posted by fairweatherrider

I thank you both for the help. I don't have all the necessary equipment to check for problems. After seeing your advice, and the way it was not charging correctly, I brought the bike to a dealer. He checked out the charging system and found a ground short from the stator so I ok'd him to replace it and the regulator. I don't have enough experience to do it. If it was a little simpler I would attempt it. I'll let you know how it works out after the repair which is set for next Thursday.

Well, I had the stator and regulator changed, (wasn't cheap) but well worth it. I also had a new carburetor installed (wasn't cheap but what is on a bike). Runs real good now. The power is back. In the Spring I'm going to install a new chain and rear brakes.