Most likely one "leg" of the stator is going to ground.
Its not charging.
The charging system may be over charging the battery. Over charging the battery can speed up the evaporation process. Have the electrical system tested.
Your battery will keep dyeing in a day or so, after fully charging it.
Very gently. A motorcycle battery can't take as much charging current as a car battery, so you need to use the lowest setting on your charger.
Take a voltmeter and hook it up to the battery posts and read what the voltage is. It should be 12 volts or more. Now start the motorcycle and check the voltage, if it goes up, it's charging. If not, check the battery to make sure it is not dry.
charging system. if it has an electric start this is vital. a motorcycle stator is easily damaged by jump starting. it should produce @ 13.5 -14.5 volts. also if the person doesnt have clean and clear title in hand beware.
Usually the dealer will have it charged for you, but if you are not sure just check it with a volt meter. Should read around 12.4 to 12.8 volts engine not running.
if a motorcycle or atv turns over but won,t start which of the following would be the most probable cause? a. defective charging system rectifier b.defective regulator c.open solenoid coil d.shorted ignition coil
Depends on if you unhooked the battery and what charger you use. Charging any installed motorcycle battery is a bad idea unless the charger is made to do so. It can destroy the charging system. The safest way to charge any motorcycle battery is to remove it completely and charge in a controlled environment. A burnt out stator, regulator and various other burnt electrical system items can result. You should also never jumb off a motorcycle using a car. Just overcharging the battery by itself can cause warped cells, case melting and could cause an explosion.
12 volts is the standard and has been for many years. In the past, some motorcycles and especially scooters and small bikes had 6 volt batteries.
Charging the previous balance
Before you buy a new one, check the electrolyte level, discharge it completely through a 12 volt lamp and then try charging it properly. If it will not hold a charge there is no alternative than to replace it.