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    #31
    Batt voltage reads 11.7

    The carbs are getting fuel from the tank for sure.

    I checked for spark and the plugs are giving spark.

    When I go to turn it over it does not try to start or cough at all just cranks.

    Could i have killed the RR?

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      #32
      As a general rule, sudden and intermittent changes are usually always electrical. I agree to leave the carbs alone for a moment till it is at least running again. Pull a plug screw driver into the end and hold close to engine block. Crank engine and see if you are getting a consistent spark . The spark should also be blue and not yellowish. Check 1-4 as well as 2-3.
      It probably is not firing.

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        #33
        Car was on when i jumped it :/
        Here is the RR i bought
        Regulator Rectifier for Suzuki GS550 GS550L GS550M GS550T GS650E 1977-1982 | eBay
        http://m.ebay.com/itm/280936978199?nav=SEARCH
        Gs550m 1982. Gs550t 1981. Gs650e 1981-1982. Gs550l 1981-1982. Gs550 1977-1982. Regulator Rectifier. 1x Regulator Rectifier: 32800-49X50 32800-45110 32800-45210. For Suzuki Models.


        What is the best way to check if the RR is fried? All the wires look fine.

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          #34
          Originally posted by Quest View Post
          Batt voltage reads 11.7

          The carbs are getting fuel from the tank for sure.

          I checked for spark and the plugs are giving spark.

          When I go to turn it over it does not try to start or cough at all just cranks.

          Could i have killed the RR?
          Anything under 12 volts your ignition is not going to work properly.
          A motorcycle battery is a 14 amp battery and and should not be placed on a 500 amp car battery and if the car was running then even more amps was sent to that poor little battery
          Last edited by stetracer; 07-28-2014, 12:19 PM.
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            #35
            Do i need a new batt?

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              #36
              Do the first part of the quick test to see how much you battery drops under the fixed load. If you are 11.7v no load that is not good and you need to charge the battery. The R/r can come later after it is running and you complete the quick test.

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                #37
                What quick test?

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                  #38
                  This one

                  Charging System QUICK TEST - The GSResources Forums
                  http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?164993-Charging-System-QUICK-TEST/page2&p=1272192#post1272192
                  Place your GS electrical or ignition related questions in this forum.
                  1981 gs650L

                  "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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                    #39
                    The Quick test in Posplayr's signature.
                    sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                    1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                    2015 CAN AM RTS


                    Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                      #40
                      How do i run those test if the bike doesnt run?

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                        #41
                        Just try and charge the battery first, if it won't come up or won't stay up in the 12 volt + range, then buy a new one. Even with the bike not running there some tests you can still do that would be helpful in pin pointing the problem. But you have to have a good strong battery first.
                        sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                        1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                        2015 CAN AM RTS


                        Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by Quest View Post
                          How do i run those test if the bike doesnt run?
                          Good point! Just do first two steps.
                          You say you got spark, now make sure plug wires go to correct plugs, left coil fires 1 and 4. Using a running vehicle to "jump" is sometimes bad news for the ignitor, so next time beware!
                          You don't need a working R/R for bike to start and run.
                          1981 gs650L

                          "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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                            #43
                            Went and got a charger and im charging the batt now.

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                              #44
                              Hope the charger isn't over 2 amps. Any thing higher could fire the battery if left on too long.
                              sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                              1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                              2015 CAN AM RTS


                              Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                                #45
                                Its a 1.5amp motorcycle batt charger. Once i get it charged ill do the first 2 steps of the test, then what?

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