Wont start and wont stay running
#1
Wont start and wont stay running
here is the deal: 98 SuperHawk
New Battery
New Spark Plugs
New Coils
Engine will not start under its own battery power.
When jump started engine will idle at 1200 RPM for a few minutes, then drop to 1000 RPM.
Then it will drop to 850 RPM, and then cut off.
It will start once right after, but not again.
From what I have been reading on here, I am either going towards an R/R or the alternator. ANY ADVICE?
New Battery
New Spark Plugs
New Coils
Engine will not start under its own battery power.
When jump started engine will idle at 1200 RPM for a few minutes, then drop to 1000 RPM.
Then it will drop to 850 RPM, and then cut off.
It will start once right after, but not again.
From what I have been reading on here, I am either going towards an R/R or the alternator. ANY ADVICE?
#4
Since you installed new coils, you possibly removed the tank. Did you put the vacuum hose back in the correct position on the petcock?
If the petcock was leaking slightly, it would run until the carbs were emptied.
If the petcock was leaking slightly, it would run until the carbs were emptied.
#5
To you all, Thank you.
CrankenFine >
I have had the bike for about 5 months now. I immediately got a new battery. It was running fine till a month ago when I had to jump it every other day at first. Then every day, then every time I needed to start it.
NZSpokes >
Yes it was dropping the last time I tested it but it was a simple tester. But still it showed a drop.
CruxGNZ > No I did not remove the tank. I have some cool tools that gave me the ability to get in under the tank. BUT I will check for that possibility.
So tomorrow I will check the petcock connection and get an accurate volt reading.
CrankenFine >
I have had the bike for about 5 months now. I immediately got a new battery. It was running fine till a month ago when I had to jump it every other day at first. Then every day, then every time I needed to start it.
NZSpokes >
Yes it was dropping the last time I tested it but it was a simple tester. But still it showed a drop.
CruxGNZ > No I did not remove the tank. I have some cool tools that gave me the ability to get in under the tank. BUT I will check for that possibility.
So tomorrow I will check the petcock connection and get an accurate volt reading.
#7
+1. I agree it seems the most likely if it's a stock regulator. But look at the online service manual and verify all aspects of the charging system, including stator.
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