CBR 1000F "Hurricane" 1987-1996 CBR 1000F

1995 battery draining while bike sits off

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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 08:42 AM
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Anyone else have thier batteries drain while the bike sits with no key in it?

I purchased a new rectifier and will install it, but what else should I check??
 
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 01:52 PM
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If you have a multimeter you can test for a parasitic draw. It’s very simple to do and there’s loads of examples of how to’s on you tube.
What symptoms did you have to think your r/r needed replacing ?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2020 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by wes 17
If you have a multimeter you can test for a parasitic draw. It’s very simple to do and there’s loads of examples of how to’s on you tube.
What symptoms did you have to think your r/r needed replacing ?
Just the battery drain. I'm honestly not seeing any parasitic draw. Maybe .001, but I'm at a loss. (Tried 2 new batteries) next I'm checking the alternator to see if its charging. Unfortunately I broke the original one, so I'm waiting for the mew o ring to finish installing my replacement.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2020 | 06:57 PM
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Had a similar mystery battery drain/not charging issue on a 95 I had. Couldn’t figure it out so after few trips to the mechanic and changing reg/rec, alternator and battery the issue turned out to be the stator according to mechanic. Apparently not an easy job but might help the diagnosis.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by cbroar
Had a similar mystery battery drain/not charging issue on a 95 I had. Couldn’t figure it out so after few trips to the mechanic and changing reg/rec, alternator and battery the issue turned out to be the stator according to mechanic. Apparently not an easy job but might help the diagnosis.
Thats interesting, I thought since there was an alternator, there would be no stator. Maybe im confused as to what a stator is?
where it's that located?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 12:27 PM
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Stator is behind left hand side Lower casing.
Best of luck mate.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2020 | 08:41 PM
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Stator is in the bit that broke= stator= stationary winding of wire.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bonester
Stator is in the bit that broke= stator= stationary winding of wire.
right, ok. I always just knew that as the alternator. Cool, thanks
 
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Do you by any chance have a phone charger cord installed on your bike? Those often drain a small amount...even those without LED lights in them.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2020 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by pcmaher
Do you by any chance have a phone charger cord installed on your bike? Those often drain a small amount...even those without LED lights in them.
I do not.
 
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