bike stalls when i put the lights on

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chrisI
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bike stalls when i put the lights on

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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
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Re: bike stalls when i put the lights on

Post by masterofinsanity »

sounds like your rectifier has gone, i take it it runs fine when the lights are off?
Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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Re: bike stalls when i put the lights on

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runs fine with the lights off.

il get a new rectifier and see what happens
cheers
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Re: bike stalls when i put the lights on

Post 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.
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Re: bike stalls when i put the lights on

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does anyone know were i can get a rectifier as there around £65 on ebay is there anyware cheaper

thanks
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