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bike stalls when i put the lights on

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:12 am
by chrisI
im in need of some help my zxr stalls when i put the lights on but will stay on when i put the revs up a little it wont stall and im not sure
what it can be

if any one can help this would be great thanks

Re: bike stalls when i put the lights on

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:31 am
by masterofinsanity
sounds like your rectifier has gone, i take it it runs fine when the lights are off?

Re: bike stalls when i put the lights on

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:58 pm
by chrisI
runs fine with the lights off.

il get a new rectifier and see what happens
cheers

Re: bike stalls when i put the lights on

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:46 pm
by RedexRobB
Check the voltage across the battery while the engine is at 4k rpm, should be 14.5volts. Check the manual as there's a test for it. If its lower than that then yes a new rectifier is necessary.

Re: bike stalls when i put the lights on

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:39 pm
by chrisI
does anyone know were i can get a rectifier as there around £65 on ebay is there anyware cheaper

thanks