Recent content by elteeron

I have an 81 CB 750C, and am the original and only owner. My issue now is that the headlight will not come on when turning the ignition on. This has happened before, and recently when starting the bike, after sitting all winter, the light came on after it was running about 10 minutes. The next...

Hot starting Mine turned out to be a melted connector between the Stator and the voltage regulator/rectifier. Problem solved. The connector is under the seat.

Well, I agree it probably is the battery, since it sat for a few months, then started giving me trouble. Even after 3 days of a trickle charge, it only responded well one time. Then it started acting up again. I'll get another one.

Is there away to test the starter load capability?

I understand what you are saying, but it seems like it is a hot issue, since it cranks very slowly after running for a while, and when cold, it is better, but still not like it being jumped or fresh charge.

First question, can a bad solenoid still crank? If bad and still able to crank, will it reduce the battery to starter voltage? Second question, drove today for about 2 hours, stopped, and it wouldn't crank until it sat for a while. The battery is a Gel type, not a year old, and was charged. The...