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Is there a charging problem with the 96 Vulcan 750? I bought the bike and ever since I have had a hard time getting it to charge while driving. Is there some problem that is endemic to this bike? Bob

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Sounds like u have a open cell in your battery , replace it , you said you had issues charging not lighting or running so this answer is based on the assumption there's voltage coming from stator is this accurate?

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SOURCE: Help: 93 750 supersport wiring diagram or charging system info?

tons of Italian spice at a budget price. Mine has nearly 20k on it. I would also take tire advice if anybody has any. Since the bike is down I am going to change those too. Mostly commuting some day trips and always ride in the rain. Thanks much.We're going to need some more info. How old is the battery? The battery won't hold a charge or the charging system doesn't put enough energy back to the battery to restart it after running for a while? Check all your electrical connections battery terminals, solenoid, starter, and engine/frame back to ground. On the left engine side cover is a heavy gauge cable from the altenator. Follow that wire to some push connectors. Check around the connections for burned or brittle wire insulation. Check the regulator/recifier (R/R), aluminum block with fins, wiring as well. It wouldn't be unreasonable, on a '93, to expect that it may need a new stator and R/R.,,,

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  • Posted on Nov 10, 2008

SOURCE: Help: 93 750 supersport wiring diagram or charging system info?

tons of Italian spice at a budget price. Mine has nearly 20k on it. I would also take tire advice if anybody has any. Since the bike is down I am going to change those too. Mostly commuting some day trips and always ride in the rain. Thanks much.We're going to need some more info. How old is the battery? The battery won't hold a charge or the charging system doesn't put enough energy back to the battery to restart it after running for a while? Check all your electrical connections battery terminals, solenoid, starter, and engine/frame back to ground. On the left engine side cover is a heavy gauge cable from the altenator. Follow that wire to some push connectors. Check around the connections for burned or brittle wire insulation. Check the regulator/recifier (R/R), aluminum block with fins, wiring as well. It wouldn't be unreasonable, on a '93, to expect that it may need a new stator and R/R.,,,

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SOURCE: removal of CA emission system on 97 vulcan

I've got the service manual. Do you need it?

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2009

SOURCE: my 1990 750 kawaski ninja will not charge

dear daniel first thing to do is to test your battery make sure it isup to stuff. second you must find out if your alternator is puting out. you must find the rectifier it looks like a air cooled small box. it is ususually exposed to the air for cooling. you must find the alt output wire leading to this box and test it with a volt meter it should red 12.4-12.7 this will tell you your alt is fine and your rect is at fault. be sure to check the easy stuff first like fuses, dirty batt posts ect.

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Ed

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  • Posted on Apr 18, 2009

SOURCE: 1992 Kawasaki 750 Vulcan Shuts Off

It sounds like you are running out of battery, and that is why the bike is quitting.

Have you checked the charging?
Check the battery voltage with a meter after you have charged it. should be 13.5 volts or so. Start the bike, you may have lost a little but the voltage should increase as you watch the volt meter, rev the bike, Any increase?
If there is no increase or if it is decreasing in voltage then I would suspect you charging system.

Hope this is of some help.
Ed

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It sounds like you are running out of battery, and that is why the bike is quitting.

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