Preddy Won't Start

[Vindex Injuriae]

Alright, got an 04 Preddy w/ a big bore kit, CDI and a whole list of stuff on it. The problem is, the battery is always dead and we gotta pull start it. You can take the battery off, charge it and it'll start a couple times before its wiped out. The battery is brand new. I know the high compression and CDI make starting an extra chore too, jetting is right on the money. Ride it for hours, shut it off and it's still dead.

Questions is, can you test a stator? My guess is it isn't working but I'm not sure how to test it. Any ideas beyond the stator? Maybe a weak starter contributing to the problem as well?

Thanks y'all!

[tldPREDATORboy]

uhm i didn't think the 500's have pullstart.

[CHADHIX]

Man I hope your not serious!!:huh :)

[Vindex Injuriae]

pull start = drag behind running machine until it starts :)

[calds650]

could be a bad RECTIFIER or a shot some were. It is time to break out the manual and a volt meter.

[tldPREDATORboy]

well that was a joke.i guess im the only person on the site with a sence of humor.chck all ur connections and look for a short.

[Vindex Injuriae]

Thanks for the input guys - I'll poke around on the rectifier and see what's up.

[scramblerracer]

My 05 TLD has a pull starter

[CHADHIX]

Originally posted by scramblerracer
My 05 TLD has a pull starter

Powered by Briggs & Stratton? LOL:D

[scramblerracer]

If it is really bad I use my Nissan pull starter. Ha Ha