I recently bought an old GS850G driveshaft MC at a very favourable price. This because of the preciously owner had problems which he didn't have the necessary patience to deal with. Just my luck!
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Having tested it out for a few hours prior to buying it, I learned that it's most likely is a problem in either the stator (generator) or the rectifier.
Here's what I experienced: The motor runs fine after having choked it a bit, but then I turned on the lights on the bike (front and rear) the engine starts to run poorly when idling and having trouble with staying running. And the lights dim and clearly needs power. This happends after about 20-30 minutes of driving.
Obviously the lights have some part in the problem
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I assume this is because of the extra amps that the lights are using up and therefore depleting the battery faster. The bike is probably not charging the battery or something else is wrong.
Problem is then, what's wrong and here's where you guys comes in.
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Can anyone point me in the right direction, whether it's the stator or the rectifier (or a third thing) which is the issue?
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I have heard that Suzukies often suffer from bad electrical systems and many of the cases it's the rectifier who's to blame, so if my question has already been answered elsewhere, I would be grateful for a point towards it.
Thanks.
//Dragsdal
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