Bike died on me in traffic
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07-11-2008 | 12:23 AM
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RE: Bike died on me in traffic
ORIGINAL: MI900RR
I had the same exact problem on mine about a week ago. Hadn't worked out the problem yet (thanks for the tip on the rectifier!), so I bought about 6 ft. of 12 gauge wire at Home depot and 4 replacement small charger clamps at Napa to make a mini jumper cable to stow in the trunk. Jumping a motorcycle battery from a car is a big no-no (think it is not as bad if the car is off when you do it). But when it comes to being stranded 50 miles from home, wearing leathers and it is freakin' 100 degrees outside, **** THE BATTERY!
I had the same exact problem on mine about a week ago. Hadn't worked out the problem yet (thanks for the tip on the rectifier!), so I bought about 6 ft. of 12 gauge wire at Home depot and 4 replacement small charger clamps at Napa to make a mini jumper cable to stow in the trunk. Jumping a motorcycle battery from a car is a big no-no (think it is not as bad if the car is off when you do it). But when it comes to being stranded 50 miles from home, wearing leathers and it is freakin' 100 degrees outside, **** THE BATTERY!
Very smart. Wish they sold them at the local shop. Now THAT would sell for sure.
Any entrepeneurs out there?
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07-11-2008 | 02:00 AM
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RE: Bike died on me in traffic
ORIGINAL: MT Wallet
Bikes can be a blast, but once they stop running, they are a couple hundred pounds of useless metal. [:@]
Bikes can be a blast, but once they stop running, they are a couple hundred pounds of useless metal. [:@]
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07-12-2008 | 03:13 AM
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RE: Bike died on me in traffic
ORIGINAL: dinez74
I had once stranded for 6 hours; clutch cable parted! I was hopeless, waiting for help in the rain and shine, hungry, tired, pisst, paid for some unreasonable cash for the on the spot replacement (a scooter cable) [&:]
ORIGINAL: MT Wallet
Bikes can be a blast, but once they stop running, they are a couple hundred pounds of useless metal. [:@]
Bikes can be a blast, but once they stop running, they are a couple hundred pounds of useless metal. [:@]
Sorry you had to go through that man, and for the money spent.
I was out $37 for cab fare and another $60 for the new battery. [:'(]
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07-12-2008 | 08:52 PM
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RE: Bike died on me in traffic
Seems to be the time of year for charging issues. Mine died at the track 3 weeks ago. Stator, reg/rec and battery all took a crap. I think the stator and rec were original so 13 years on a part isn't so bad. My stator was only throwing out 30 volts AC. I don't know if the stator killed the rec or the rec killed the stator but I've been seeing a lot of posts with bad charging systems. Replaced the battery and reg/rec just saving pennies for the new stator.
In the meantime I have to ride the wife's 125 scooter to get my 2 wheel fix. Man I can't wait to get my blade running again.
In the meantime I have to ride the wife's 125 scooter to get my 2 wheel fix. Man I can't wait to get my blade running again.
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07-15-2008 | 03:16 PM
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RE: Bike died on me in traffic
ORIGINAL: stynkmonkey
Seems to be the time of year for charging issues. Mine died at the track 3 weeks ago. Stator, reg/rec and battery all took a crap. I think the stator and rec were original so 13 years on a part isn't so bad. My stator was only throwing out 30 volts AC. I don't know if the stator killed the rec or the rec killed the stator but I've been seeing a lot of posts with bad charging systems. Replaced the battery and reg/rec just saving pennies for the new stator.
In the meantime I have to ride the wife's 125 scooter to get my 2 wheel fix. Man I can't wait to get my blade running again.
Seems to be the time of year for charging issues. Mine died at the track 3 weeks ago. Stator, reg/rec and battery all took a crap. I think the stator and rec were original so 13 years on a part isn't so bad. My stator was only throwing out 30 volts AC. I don't know if the stator killed the rec or the rec killed the stator but I've been seeing a lot of posts with bad charging systems. Replaced the battery and reg/rec just saving pennies for the new stator.
In the meantime I have to ride the wife's 125 scooter to get my 2 wheel fix. Man I can't wait to get my blade running again.
My charging system seems kaput. I tested it last night and it's barely charging my battery if at all, and my brand new battery that I just bought to ride home with? It's nearly dead!
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07-16-2008 | 10:54 PM
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RE: Bike died on me in traffic
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So how is the outcome MT?
So how is the outcome MT?
Meanwhile, I will remove the battery and keep it charged.
I will let the Honda mechanics check the bike and see if it really is the stator or regulator/rectifier or something else.
I also need a new headlight too, since the former owner broke one of them when he crashed the bike.
I'll keep you and everyone else posted!
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