charging question???

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    hi everybody...looking for help...i recently bought a 1998 vfr 800fi.....the bike doesnt hold a charge....replaced battery but still wont hold charge.....i leave on tender can get 3-4 starts then battery is dead...veeeeery annoying....doesnt die on me when riding.....at least not yet but dont want to go on long ride til i solve this.....thanks in advance
     
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    You have the classic R/R failure problem. Replace it and youll be fine. I went Honda OEM - there is a new design with larger fins on it. Some people go with other bikes R/R's - one guy went with an R1.

    http://vfrworld.com/forums/fifth-generation-1998-2001/16263-battery-rr-issue.html

    http://vfrworld.com/forums/fifth-ge...600-atypical-rr-problem-doesnt-like-rain.html

    http://vfrworld.com/forums/general-vfr-discussions/15945-best-reg-rec-fix.html

    http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/13766-charging-issues.html

    Heres a few links about the problem - there are plenty more.

    MD
     
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    thanks mello.....if it was the stator what wld the symptoms b?
     
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    Cant help you there - I am waaaaaay far from an electrical geek. But the R/R is the #1 electrical issue on most viffers.

    Heres a kinda guru on this stuff --

    Wire My Bike

    MD
     
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    thanx bro......
     
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