scrambler battery dies while riding. It will stay charged for ever if I don't ride. Is there an alternator or something else that charges the battery during opperation? Any help would be appreciated

 

You might want to check for a short in the wiring somewhere. Also, is it possible the problem lies in the starter not cranking efficiently when hot? Does it still have the problem once the engine has cooled sufficiently?

 

thanks.
once it cools the problem is still there. You can see the head loghts getting dim the longer you ride. It atcs just like a car when the alternator is going bad

 

sounds like a possible short. Have you checked the output voltage of your charging system? Is your wiring altered in any way or have you recently added any new electrical accessories? might want to check there first

 

I agree. Hook a voltmeter up to the battery while it is running and check the output voltage of the stator. The volts should increase up to around 15v as you increase the RPM's

 

what does the stator look like where is it and what does it do? Does it act like an alternator on a car?

 

It works just like an alternator. I believe that it is next to or bolted to the flywheels inside the recoil housing

 

thanks to all. It was a disconected wire behind the nose cone. Once plugged in all is well. Saved time and money with your help!!

 

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