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Mille
Bikes: 848
Posts: 111
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Mood: chuffed, got an 848 in the garage
Rectifier?
(using a mates login)
Following this thread - I think I have a rectifier problem on an ST2 (1997). The battery hasnt been charging well despite daily use and yesterday I noticed drop of power at high revs and occasional missfire. Then my ride was suddenly ended when the engine died completely and the battery didnt have the power to do anything except light the dash. I was very glad I renewed my RAC last month.
A call to Rich at Luigi Moto seemed to confimed my suspicion it is rectifier failure, and a call to Craig at Motorapido I realised being a 1997 ST2 I may be in for £200+ (the later, 1999, rectifier only £70) for a new one. Eletrexworld dont have any pattern parts at the moment ("it is being redesigned").
Any advice on whether this behaivour sounds like a rectifier would be appreciated. Plus any potential alternative to the £200+ cost for new one.
I am really hoping it isnt a generator failure, as this is nearly £700!!
The bike is in the Chippenham /Bath area
Cheers
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