12-08-2010, 11:56am
I've had similar problems and lo, changed the rectifier/regulator and problem solved.
prior to that had the trickle charger. It should only take a few minutes to restore power used for a start. The alternator can put something like 65A max. and starting peak would only be 100A (maybe) for a few seconds. So a few minutes and it should be OK.
If a bike shop is saying it needs 100km to restore the battery, go to another shop.
Second hand regulator as well.
prior to that had the trickle charger. It should only take a few minutes to restore power used for a start. The alternator can put something like 65A max. and starting peak would only be 100A (maybe) for a few seconds. So a few minutes and it should be OK.
If a bike shop is saying it needs 100km to restore the battery, go to another shop.
Second hand regulator as well.