Need help solving problem
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From: las vegas, nv
Thanks Brother I will let you know. I changed the battery, cleaned both ends of each cable. Went i got this bike a couple of years ago it had a bad relay fuse connection and the symptoms now are the same as they were then, so I replaced relay fuse, battery, cleaned cables and didnt solve problem. I think the problem is solved when the bike is running better than ever, then as soon as bike get runnng temp and its hot out there she goes again. So I will try New Voltage Regulator being it makes sense it could be Intermittent Thermal Problem with Vol Reg. And of course I have a Chrome Cover on it which makes it even hotter.
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From: las vegas, nv
Well i put New Voltage Regulator on and it didnt solve the problem, as soon as bike gets Hot (riding Temp) runs like it miss firing, speedo goes to zero, gas gauge goes to empty, did notice head lights dim and brighten when i rive motor up. I think its an electrical short just have know idea where to look.
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From: MASS_hole
Really reminded me of my wifes sporty. Same issues.
Get rid of five year old batt, replace VR and all dood.
Sure your plugs are the correct heat range?
Maybe clean contacts on solinoid. That might cause weaknesses with voltage reg. Just a thought.
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