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#1 Unread post by nascarschool08 »

when i hook the bike up to a battery charger the bike starts without rolling over even once ...but when i unhook the battery charger the bike dies instantly ...what is not working that should keep it running? :? :roll:
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nascarschool08 wrote:when i hook the bike up to a battery charger the bike starts without rolling over even once ...but when i unhook the battery charger the bike dies instantly ...what is not working that should keep it running? :? :roll:
The charging system does not appear to be putting out any current. Could be a bad connection or failed component. Check the fuses, the wires, the ground connections, etc.

Sounds like your battery is dead as well. Can you charge the battery, then have the bike work?
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#3 Unread post by flynrider »

If you're charging the battery with an external charger, then the bike dies when you remove the charger, you've got a dead battery. Even if the charging system were shot, a battery that can retain a charge should run the ignition system for a long time.

Start with a new battery.
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#4 Unread post by Sev »

flynrider wrote:If you're charging the battery with an external charger, then the bike dies when you remove the charger, you've got a dead battery. Even if the charging system were shot, a battery that can retain a charge should run the ignition system for a long time.

Start with a new battery.
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#5 Unread post by Lion_Lady »

Judging from your other post, "There is some thing draining the battery?"

I'd say that your battery was dying, then. Now it is gone. Try a new battery. Should solve your problem.

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#6 Unread post by Tuscon_Dragon »

I would agree that your battery is shot, but if you just gotta be sure, yank it out and go to your nearest Auto Parts store where they will test it for you. Probably free of charge :wink:
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