Please don't tell me it's the R/R... Again!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Back Marker
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 175
Please don't tell me it's the R/R... Again!
I recently got a new battery (about 2 months ago) because it was not holding a charge and the bike was starting fine for these last 2 months. Recently however the battery has not been holding a charge. I had to push the bike 2 miles home in the dark. I will charge it until it's fully charged, then the charge will last for about one ride.
For example, yesterday I charged it, installed it, rode the bike for about an hour. Started right up today, rode it for about a 1/2 hour, then noticed on the way home some of the electronics weren't working (rpm guage, hi-beam indicator) got home, and it was dead. Wouldn't even click. I replaced the R/R about a year ago, and like I said the batt is 2 months old.
For example, yesterday I charged it, installed it, rode the bike for about an hour. Started right up today, rode it for about a 1/2 hour, then noticed on the way home some of the electronics weren't working (rpm guage, hi-beam indicator) got home, and it was dead. Wouldn't even click. I replaced the R/R about a year ago, and like I said the batt is 2 months old.
Senior Member
SuperSport
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 805
From: Delmar NY
2 miles! that sucks. From your description you are not charging. Could be for several reasons. Look this over and follow the steps. It will help
http://www.electrosport.com/technica...ng-diagram.pdf
http://www.electrosport.com/technica...ng-diagram.pdf
Administrator
MotoGP
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,402
From: Kempner, TX
Not for whoever sold you the R/R
Sorry, had to say it.. someone was going to.Honestly, even a stock R/R should have lasted longer then that all things considered.
Start at the beginning.. Good grounds, clean terminals.. Good plug for the RR.
Personally.. I scrapped all tyhe OEM wiring, replaced it with a FH010 R/R and 8ga marine grade wire direct to the battery. Used a new style sealed plug bought at Easter Beaver at the R/R. and added two grounds to the R/R system.
Last edited by E.Marquez; Feb 22, 2011 at 05:17 PM.
The Hypno-Toad
Superstock
Superstock
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 467
From: Milwaukee, WI
For what it's worth that sound exactly like both of my R/R failures. Both were stock, one old style one new style. They're just unreliable on this bike. Kind of like my catastophic CCT failure...
Senior Member
MotoGP
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,871
From: Phoenix, AZ
I need to learn how to do this kind of stuff... is it something I could do in a weekend down the road sometime?
Administrator
MotoGP
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,402
From: Kempner, TX
It's something I could talk you through in a weekend, taking a break each day to do a write up , take pictures, go out for dinner, and go for a ride on Sunday after the job is done... Assuming you can squeeze a set of quality crimpers, heat , 3M heat shrink tube, and follow simple instructions.
Senior Member
MotoGP
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,871
From: Phoenix, AZ
I won't jack this thread any more after this, but, yes, I can do all of those things.... later though. You're just replacing your wires with new wires? Everywhere, or just for the charging system?
I know somewhere Tweety said that he added extra fuses and grounds. Upgrading the wiring has very little "bling" factor so you don't hear much about it around the interwebs...
I know somewhere Tweety said that he added extra fuses and grounds. Upgrading the wiring has very little "bling" factor so you don't hear much about it around the interwebs...
Senior Member
MotoGP
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,066
From: NYC
I gotta think that replacing a bad part with the same bad part might be working against you. I went through a similar pushing of the bike but it was 100* out. I replaced that one with an aftermarket beefier one, then my other vtr I did the R1 unit plus the eastern beaver wiring for peace of mind.
The wires aren't bling. They are stout positive conections for durability and conductivity.
The wires aren't bling. They are stout positive conections for durability and conductivity.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
NZSpokes
General Discussion
1
Oct 22, 2014 02:40 PM
pigwings
Racing
10
Nov 27, 2009 10:37 AM
j shizzy wizzy
RANT!
24
Jun 21, 2009 05:38 PM
