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Old May 16, 2019 | 06:50 PM
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Voltage is dropping when something gets hot. Stator, regulator it's probably happening with the headlight too but it's harder to see
 

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Charge the battery, then take it to an auto parts store and have them load test it.
 
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grounds and connections. kiss it first before digging deep.
as mr. dan brought out, eliminate the battery.
 
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