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Could my motorcycle have low power due to rectifier problem?

My motorcycle has low power issues.

asked by beachbum (19)

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Yes it can. If the bikes ignition system is DC powered and runs off battery power a rectifier problem will affect performance.

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posted by JP66 (31)
7 votes

Yes it could, but often the first check is simply to make sure your battery is charging and holding a charge. Then you can have the charging system tested.

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Motorcycle batteries, like cars, run on Direct Current. This is different than the electrical current in your house, which is Alternating Current. Rectifiers change D/C to A/C, or vice-versa. Because of the difference between the two, motorcycles only need a steady supply of D/C. Motorcycles are not equipped with rectifiers.

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posted by Karatta (44)
4 votes

This is usually combined with the rectifier. I was figuring that by driving it slowly for an ample amount of time might be draining the battery.

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try to checkup the ff: cdi is it working if they have one, battery, ignition coilturn to high resistance, timing chain worn out, and stator coil. thats it...... more power renz of davao

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posted by Anonymous  
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