by Aussiecrf230 » Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:32 am
A faulty battery will do this, and yes new does not mean good.
Has this new battery been load tested to ensure capacity. Most battery shops will do for free but I would go back to where you bought it and have them test it. Have your receipt in your pocket.
Disconnect battery leave for a day or two and then see if it maintains over 13 volts.
This would prove if there is leakage because of the bike or because of the battery fault.
If the battery is only reading 12 - 12.5 volts when fully charged, it is on the way out normally.
Should be around 13.2 volts.
Do you have a headlight and if so what is the bulb wattage?
Does this problem only occur when things are hot?
This could point to a faulty starter or a battery that can't handle the compression when the motor is warm.
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Aussiecrf230 on Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:02 am, edited 1 time in total.
Ray
Australia
CRF230F 2004
C30F Power Up needle
Mains 132
Idle 45
2 turns out
Baffle out, Screens In
It starts,it runs,it gets to where all CRFs can get to without the valve or valve plate dramas