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Hi I am new to to this forum but not new to VTR have and still own my 98.
I recently started rebuilding my VTR that i have neglected for several years after a crash.
At this point besides cosmetics the bike is running perfectly except for one issue.
I have destroyed two new batteries. I pulled the battery started the bike with a booster pack and tested the voltage from the battery terminals. Voltage readout is 6 volts with no lights on bumps up to 8 with them on. When revved voltage drops and bike shuts down I am pretty sure i need to replace the alternator. But it does not hurt to ask others for there opinion. Any replies would be most appreciated.
I recently started rebuilding my VTR that i have neglected for several years after a crash.
At this point besides cosmetics the bike is running perfectly except for one issue.
I have destroyed two new batteries. I pulled the battery started the bike with a booster pack and tested the voltage from the battery terminals. Voltage readout is 6 volts with no lights on bumps up to 8 with them on. When revved voltage drops and bike shuts down I am pretty sure i need to replace the alternator. But it does not hurt to ask others for there opinion. Any replies would be most appreciated.
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Hi I am new to to this forum but not new to VTR have and still own my 98.
I recently started rebuilding my VTR that i have neglected for several years after a crash.
At this point besides cosmetics the bike is running perfectly except for one issue.
I have destroyed two new batteries. I pulled the battery started the bike with a booster pack and tested the voltage from the battery terminals. Voltage readout is 6 volts with no lights on bumps up to 8 with them on. When revved voltage drops and bike shuts down I am pretty sure i need to replace the alternator. But it does not hurt to ask others for there opinion. Any replies would be most appreciated.
I recently started rebuilding my VTR that i have neglected for several years after a crash.
At this point besides cosmetics the bike is running perfectly except for one issue.
I have destroyed two new batteries. I pulled the battery started the bike with a booster pack and tested the voltage from the battery terminals. Voltage readout is 6 volts with no lights on bumps up to 8 with them on. When revved voltage drops and bike shuts down I am pretty sure i need to replace the alternator. But it does not hurt to ask others for there opinion. Any replies would be most appreciated.
I would check the R/R first 'Regulator Rectifier'. that is one of the most common causes to most electrical issues on these bikes, here is a link for a thread that covers it all, created by one of the best electrical engineers on the forum:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...why-how-25117/
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I would check the R/R first 'Regulator Rectifier'. that is one of the most common causes to most electrical issues on these bikes, here is a link for a thread that covers it all, created by one of the best electrical engineers on the forum:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...why-how-25117/
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...why-how-25117/
Thanks I did check and your were right. I ordered a new one through Ricks it probably wont come in until he reopens from being closed for the holidays.
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