02-11-2016, 02:29 PM
(02-11-2016, 01:03 PM)White Dog_imp Wrote: Let us know the prognosis/fix. Motorcycle electrical problems are the worst things to handle. One mechanic once said "It is usually a grounding problem." Take that for what its worth.
That's what I would guess too. I've seen bikes with the same symptoms that Redbirds is having. It always turned out to be a loose or dirty ground, either at the battery or where the other end of the negative cable connected to the bike's frame.
The loose connection is enough to handle the small current flow when the ignition is turned on, but breaks when the high starting current flows.
The odd thing is that this problem is usually associated with older bikes that are more likely to have corroded or loose connection points.
On the bright side, it's an easy thing to check out and eliminate as a possible cause.