maybe parasitic draw? 2014 VFR800 (non deluxe) help!

Hello all! I just recently purchased a 2014 Honda VFR800 Interceptor (non deluxe version) and I have run into this super weird issue.

I purchased this motorcycle about four weeks ago. About a week after purchasing it the battery died. push started it to get it home and the battery charged enough to start for a few more rides. then after it sat for about 4 days i went to start it and the battery was dead. So i replaced it and chalked it up to being an old battery and bad timing. So with the new battery I rode it to work and back apx 50 miles per day. and the battery died on me exactly 18 days later. Would not turn the engine over and the lights were dim or completely off on the dash. I took it back to Oreilles and got a replacement for free. I also bought a multimeter to see if i could test if there was a parasitic draw on the battery. I tested the battery when i first got the replacement.

brand new battery... key off: 12.68 idle: 14.65 and at 5k rpm: 14.47 after 100 miles of riding (four trips to work, apx started bike 5 times)... key off: 11.93 idle: 14.20 at 5k rpm: 14.16



I am not experienced with electrical stuff at all and I am looking to see if anyone can help me or guide me on how I can diagnose this/ fix this. I keep reading that the VFRs are known to have a bad R/R so could it be this? This is a used bike but in very good condition. it is not the deluxe version as it does not have ABS but it has the OEM hand warmers. All batteries including the battery that came with the bike were Super Start AGM battery part number (ETZ12S)



Where do I start or is this an obvious parasitic drain? Any help will so appreciated!



Caleb Dollard (Tulsa Oklahoma)

feel free to reach out to me if you are in the area or have info that could help!

Calebdollard@gmail.com or 303-505-1257

 

Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the negative battery lead. Connect an amp meter between the negative terminal on the battery and the negative battery lead. You should only have about 22 mA of current draw.