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Bolo · 06-24-2006, 04:39 PM

I having trouble starting my Suzuki intruder VL125, at first I thought it was a dodgy battery but i'm not so sure.
I charged the battery on a optimate 3 which says its OK, but it will just about start the bike, then If I turn it off then try to start up again there is not enough charge left for another start up (even after riding around for an hour).
I put a meter across the terminals while she was running and only got 11.7 volts from a 12 volt battery, does this suggest a alternater problem?

All help appreciated

Katana96 · 07-06-2006, 11:08 PM

If you only got that reading while it was running then it sounds like there is a problem with the charging system a 12v battery needs a votage of around 13.5 or higher to charge.

Djernis · 07-10-2006, 04:01 AM

Hey i have the same problem with my suzuki gsxr.. It starts fine first time, but if it stops in the street it cant turn the engine fast enough - i have a brand new battery on...??

06-24-2006, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bolo Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	Non starter I having trouble starting my Suzuki intruder VL125, at first I thought it was a dodgy battery but i'm not so sure. I charged the battery on a optimate 3 which says its OK, but it will just about start the bike, then If I turn it off then try to start up again there is not enough charge left for another start up (even after riding around for an hour). I put a meter across the terminals while she was running and only got 11.7 volts from a 12 volt battery, does this suggest a alternater problem? All help appreciated

07-06-2006, 11:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Katana96 Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 33	If you only got that reading while it was running then it sounds like there is a problem with the charging system a 12v battery needs a votage of around 13.5 or higher to charge. Last edited by Katana96; 07-06-2006 at 11:13 PM.

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07-10-2006, 04:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Djernis Newbie Joined: May 2006 Bike: GSXR 400 Location: Denmark Posts: 9	Hey i have the same problem with my suzuki gsxr.. It starts fine first time, but if it stops in the street it cant turn the engine fast enough - i have a brand new battery on...??

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