Templar M keeps draining battery

NYCDiesel · 11-16-2024, 08:28 AM

Hey guys, my templar's battery died last week so I ordered another. I installed the new battery, bike started, ran great but than as soon as I killed the engine the battery was completely dead again, really annoying. I'm guessing its the rectifier, but when I attempt to kickstart it the dash lights up for a second which makes me think the rectifier is OK. Would really appreciate any help, thanks

Thumper · 11-16-2024, 09:30 AM

Got a voltmeter?
I would start with testing the charging system. Here is a post on this
https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34080

Mumen Rider · 11-16-2024, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCDiesel

Hey guys, my templar's battery died last week so I ordered another. I installed the new battery, bike started, ran great but than as soon as I killed the engine the battery was completely dead again, really annoying. I'm guessing its the rectifier, but when I attempt to kickstart it the dash lights up for a second which makes me think the rectifier is OK. Would really appreciate any help, thanks

You should check what your charging voltage is at the battery.

J4Fun · 11-16-2024, 01:16 PM

How long did you run the bike on the new battery? Is the battery a wet cell and is it properly filled with electrolyte and charged before starting? Once it is started the voltage check at the battery will no doubt tell you you have a charging problem or not, look for around 13.5+ v while running and check with some throttle too to make sure. My thoughts…

Aussie_in_MO · 11-17-2024, 02:41 PM

Definitely worth throwing a charger on any new battery and making sure it's fully charged before putting cycles on it

NYCDiesel · Yesterday, 05:46 PM

Yeah I made sure the new battery was properly charged, I do have a voltmeter and have seen that thread just hard to check it wo the bike running. The OEM battery was so depleted that it wouldn't take a charge, if i remember correctly it was somewhere around 3-4 volts. I'll try to recharge the replacement and get back to you, thanks for all the help.

Thumper · Yesterday, 08:53 PM

Your first post above stated that the bike runs. Yes, those tests need to be run on a bike that starts so you can check voltage at the battery running ~1800 rpm. Compare that to resting (not running), first disconnected and then connected to test for a short.

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NYCDiesel Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NYC/PA Posts: 26	Templar M keeps draining battery Hey guys, my templar's battery died last week so I ordered another. I installed the new battery, bike started, ran great but than as soon as I killed the engine the battery was completely dead again, really annoying. I'm guessing its the rectifier, but when I attempt to kickstart it the dash lights up for a second which makes me think the rectifier is OK. Would really appreciate any help, thanks
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11-16-2024, 09:30 AM	#2
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,772	Got a voltmeter? I would start with testing the charging system. Here is a post on this https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34080 __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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Aussie_in_MO Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 208	Definitely worth throwing a charger on any new battery and making sure it's fully charged before putting cycles on it __________________ ---------- 2023 Templar X 2009 Triumph Bonneville 1976 Yamaha DT175 1974 Honda MT125
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Yesterday, 08:53 PM	#7
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,772	Your first post above stated that the bike runs. Yes, those tests need to be run on a bike that starts so you can check voltage at the battery running ~1800 rpm. Compare that to resting (not running), first disconnected and then connected to test for a short. __________________ No matter where you go, there you are Last edited by Thumper; Today at 11:18 AM.
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11-16-2024, 01:16 PM	#4
J4Fun Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 360	How long did you run the bike on the new battery? Is the battery a wet cell and is it properly filled with electrolyte and charged before starting? Once it is started the voltage check at the battery will no doubt tell you you have a charging problem or not, look for around 13.5+ v while running and check with some throttle too to make sure. My thoughts…
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Yesterday, 05:46 PM	#6
NYCDiesel Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NYC/PA Posts: 26	Yeah I made sure the new battery was properly charged, I do have a voltmeter and have seen that thread just hard to check it wo the bike running. The OEM battery was so depleted that it wouldn't take a charge, if i remember correctly it was somewhere around 3-4 volts. I'll try to recharge the replacement and get back to you, thanks for all the help.
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