When riding for awhile, if I stop somewhere and shut off the bike, it doesn't want to start. after trying to start the bike for a few minutes the battery(brand new) dies completely.
If I jump start the bike, it will start right up, but after running a few minutes the bike dies again and the battery is drained. Any ideas? Thank you!
1986 Kawasaki Vulcan750 problem
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Gummiente
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Re: 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan750 problem
It sounds like your regulator/rectifier is fried, which means you have nothing charging the battery when the motor is running. best take it to a bike shop for a new one, but be aware it'll be expensive.
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Re: 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan750 problem
Thank you for the response, I will take your advice and have that checked.
Thanks again!!
Thanks again!!
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Re: 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan750 problem
No problem. In the mean time, you can still ride the bike short distances if you get a motorcycle battery charger to keep the battery topped up when you're not riding it. But don't do that for too long or you'll toast the battery.
Mike It isn't WHAT you ride,
It's THAT you ride