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Posted by pcarrell
 - June 11, 2009, 11:50:42 AM

An 18 is better if it'll fit.  It'll be a tight fit though.

Posted by asklapios
 - June 11, 2009, 03:19:18 AM

hello all bros..
i charging my battery then we will try to understanding her charging system or whatever problem(s) this weekend...
by the way it's my question?
Do you recommend 14 Amper or 18 Ampers batteries for 99's 1500cc Drifter?

Posted by asklapios
 - June 05, 2009, 23:48:58 PM

i read carefuly your sending page dear pcarrell...
unfortunately i working hard for succesfully to USMLE...we will try to fixing old lady's problem on next weekend...
see you later all my big bros...
i will sent any information abouth this fix case!

if you got the drifter.....you got the style...

Posted by pcarrell
 - June 05, 2009, 11:38:58 AM
Posted by asklapios
 - June 04, 2009, 23:54:30 PM

dear drifter800 thanks,
how do i see engine rpm...my old lady 99s model...she hasnt got any rpm tachometer(or what)...should i idle speed up to top level maybe it will be full rpm performance...
somewhat apart i've got another question...when i do it what drifter800s say it then how do i test battery's amperage when engine running...
what is the true amperage?
please show me the way of teaching drifter repair.... 

Posted by drifter800
 - June 04, 2009, 22:34:17 PM

Test 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 PM

I'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 PM

first 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 PM

Yeah, 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 AM

the 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 AM

The 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 PM

dear 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 PM

check the rectifier.

Cheers.

Posted by asklapios
 - June 01, 2009, 05:50:19 AM

thank u pcarrell...i will control that systems what you say....king regards from turkey

Posted by pcarrell
 - May 31, 2009, 07:30:53 AM

Sounds like the charging system is out, or maybe you have a dead short thats draining the battery once it's shut down.

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