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The key to a fix is diagnosis.
a bad battery can take out the VR and/or stator ( and the damage may not be obvious right away)
a bad VR can take out the battery or stator
a bad stator can take out the battery
even a bad battery cable can take out all three of the above.
you need another shop with a tech who knows how to deal with electricity and understands how the system works without cracking a book..
document every service visit, complaint and charge. demand and keep any removed parts-
if the 12 year old down your street ( or another shop) finds the fault...show up with you paperwork and demand that they refund your costs.
the offer "Professional Services" and if they cannot effect a service, they shouldn;t be paid like a professional
Mike
a bad battery can take out the VR and/or stator ( and the damage may not be obvious right away)
a bad VR can take out the battery or stator
a bad stator can take out the battery
even a bad battery cable can take out all three of the above.
you need another shop with a tech who knows how to deal with electricity and understands how the system works without cracking a book..
document every service visit, complaint and charge. demand and keep any removed parts-
if the 12 year old down your street ( or another shop) finds the fault...show up with you paperwork and demand that they refund your costs.
the offer "Professional Services" and if they cannot effect a service, they shouldn;t be paid like a professional
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Sep 17, 2015 at 01:24 AM.
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Are you using a tender when the bike is parked?
Did they check for a voltage draw when the bike is not in use?......Cliff
Did they check for a voltage draw when the bike is not in use?......Cliff
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