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Posted by drifter800
- June 04, 2009, 22:34:17 PMTest the battery with a voltmeter ,engine running about 2000 rpm. Should have at least 13.5. If battery is good, i'd certaintly look at the recticifier, maybe the connection plug for corrosion.Simple stuff first, right guys?
Posted by pcarrell
- June 02, 2009, 14:25:48 PMI'd look to see that none of the wiring is nicked or damaged in any way. It lives in a rather harsh environment, ya know? Beyond that, I'm not sure.
Posted by asklapios
- June 02, 2009, 14:04:43 PMfirst of all thanks all my bros....
pcarrell i got it what the you and chief mean it about rectifier...thanks for this beauty picture..
ok...well how do i find problem on my bike's rectifier?....what should i test rectifier?...i look carefully clymer repair book then i couldnt find any solves...anyone got idea?.......
Posted by chief
- June 02, 2009, 13:03:22 PMYeah, as indicated unless someone has moved it to the front. If this is bad, the battery will eventually discharge even while the engine is operating. I had the same problem on a harley...
Cheers.
Posted by Drifterdamien
- June 02, 2009, 07:33:29 AMthe rectifier cable is under the black plastic cover on the left hand side on the engine
i have the 1999 1500 model
i will be happi to answer ur questions if you get stuck
Posted by pcarrell
- June 02, 2009, 06:55:24 AMThe rectifier is that thing that looks like a heat sink on the lower left side of the bike, in front of the rear tire. The wiring runs inside the engine cover just in front of it. On a '99 it might be run in a different way since you don'r have the chrome engine cover. The rectifier is in the same spot though. I've highlighted it in this pic........
Posted by asklapios
- June 01, 2009, 23:43:37 PMdear chief thanks for your reply but i dont know the rectifier....you mean regulator or what?...sorry i'm not repairman..i'm just a doctor my big bro...please help me this conversation....all my respect to dear chief...
Posted by chief
- June 01, 2009, 14:36:33 PMcheck the rectifier.
Cheers.
Posted by asklapios
- June 01, 2009, 05:50:19 AMthank u pcarrell...i will control that systems what you say....king regards from turkey
Posted by pcarrell
- May 31, 2009, 07:30:53 AMSounds like the charging system is out, or maybe you have a dead short thats draining the battery once it's shut down.
Posted by asklapios
- May 31, 2009, 03:35:25 AM 
HELP....hear me all bros...my old lady 99-1500 drifter doesnt work after engine is stopped...then battery emptied...i bought new battery 2 mounths ago...i live with this problem since i bought my drifter...maybe my charging system failed..i dont know...please help me...what i have to done for this problem...[ /b]