Gauges died and then bike died - charging system?

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May 22, 2015 | 04:12 PM

Vegiepower

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Gauges died and then bike died - charging system?

Hi all. My bike died. Did it last summer and I replaced battery and the rest of the season was fine. Thinking the charging system. Any tips on how to efficiently test and repair?

Thanks
Torie

May 22, 2015 | 05:01 PM

scottiemann

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check battery voltage while running, specs are in owners manual, downloadable version in knowledge base section if you dont have a hard copy

May 23, 2015 | 12:08 PM

jdobeckj

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rectifier

Check your rectifier and wiring, its under the right side rear cowling .... mine did the same thing.. 7moore7 hooked me up with some great knowledge

May 24, 2015 | 07:23 PM

NHSH

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From: South of Live Free or Die & North of Family Guy

In case it's the charging system (very common)
Here is all the knowledge you need about why and how

https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...why-how-25117/