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wmscotts · 11-07-2005, 08:03 PM

I have a Suzuki DR Z400 with a dying battery. Well...the battery is new but it won't stay charged. It doesn't run down very fast. Maybe after several rides it will need to be recharged. Looking for anyone that has had the same problem. Could it be the rectifier or stator?

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fireblade1 · 11-10-2005, 06:01 AM

Depending on the age of the battery it could be the battery. Age of the batt. as well as constantly checking the fluid level in the cells are very important. An aging battery can slowly drain itself off. A battery w/ 1 or more dead or near dry cells can do the same thing. These can quickly lead to a replacement need. Big issue here: if you have 1 or more dry cells, DO NOT try to refill them as they are already dead cells; replace the battery.

Next, you could have a rectifier/stator issue. Again, age could have something to do with it. The output can be checked by a shop.

Last, you could have a power drain in your electrical system somewhere that is draining power slowly as it grounds out somewhere on the bike. This is simply a matter of going wire by wire narrowing the culprit down.

11-07-2005, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
wmscotts Newbie Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2 Suzuki Dr's, Yamaha Wr 250, Yamaha TTR 225, Suzuki GZ 250, Gas Gas TXT 280 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1	Battery not staying charged I have a Suzuki DR Z400 with a dying battery. Well...the battery is new but it won't stay charged. It doesn't run down very fast. Maybe after several rides it will need to be recharged. Looking for anyone that has had the same problem. Could it be the rectifier or stator?

11-10-2005, 06:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
fireblade1 Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: '02 Warrior XV1700, 02 gixxer 750 track bike(s) Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 205	might be able to help.... Depending on the age of the battery it could be the battery. Age of the batt. as well as constantly checking the fluid level in the cells are very important. An aging battery can slowly drain itself off. A battery w/ 1 or more dead or near dry cells can do the same thing. These can quickly lead to a replacement need. Big issue here: if you have 1 or more dry cells, DO NOT try to refill them as they are already dead cells; replace the battery. Next, you could have a rectifier/stator issue. Again, age could have something to do with it. The output can be checked by a shop. Last, you could have a power drain in your electrical system somewhere that is draining power slowly as it grounds out somewhere on the bike. This is simply a matter of going wire by wire narrowing the culprit down. __________________ Carry a gun because you can, use it to preserve life.

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