Thread: Possible rectifier problem/how to recognise a rectifier problem
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Old 14-02-16, 23:24
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Cool possible rectifiier problem
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Originally Posted by Snakeboy View Post
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The bike had been parked for almost two days without running the engine.
When turning the ignition on this morning lights came on in the dash as normal but then immidiately dies out. When pushing the starter button it only "buzzes" and dont turn the engine. Luckily I was able to jump start it and it has been running ok the rest of the day. Eg - I have been stopping and starting a few times and riding 350 kms. I have been camping the last two nights so I have charged my phone and my Ipad a couple of times these two days on a power outtake from the bike - but I cant imagine that charging a phone and an Ipad a couple of times would drain the bike battery for so much power that this would happen. But I might be wrong?

I had a new battery installed 3-4 months ago - so it shouldnt be anything wrong with that.

Any suggestions?
Have you recently fitted a usb power cable to your bike? I have had a low battery problem which I resolved by disconnecting the usb cable. I was informed by Pleiades on this forum that usb cables CONSTANTLY drain power unless isolated from the battery via a switch. My new battery was flat after approx 5 days. Try disconnecting the usb if fitted.