86 vfr700 issues

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  1. summitlt

    summitlt New Member

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    Was riding today, went over 80 miles, stopped for a break and the battery was dead. Never had this issue before. Bump started it and I'm on my way. Any ideas? Bike runs fine
     


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    check connections first then check your RR and see if it is charging the battery..... good luck with it...
     


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    Must use a voltmeter to check charging voltage !!

    How old is the battery ?? Might need replacement ??
     


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    Bought a battery for it on the way home hoping it would get me there. Figured I had a stator problem and come to find out it was a half melted starter solenoid plug. Looks like someone cranked it for a long time at one point and melted it. Fiddled with it a bit and it starts fine. Wasnt charging because the stator looks like it goes through that plug to get to the battery.

    So not a big deal and all is well now. Got a new battery i didnt really need out of the deal too.
     


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