I couldn't find a proper answer to my question within the search so here it goes:
I have done everything possible to keep my (new to me) 99 Kat in tip top shape.
New battery, new chain and sprockets, new fluids (all of them), fixed my broken faring clips, new spark plugs, carb cleaner, 91 octane gas....the list goes on....
Every so often, if I sit idle for longer than a minute or two after the bike has been running fine, it may stall for no reason then refuse to start again right then and there. I would need to either jump start it or jump the clutch in 1st gear to get it back running. Somehow it seems that my battery is being drained by it sitting idle too long.
Is it possible that its overheating and vapor locking (i'm not too familiar with that subject. but I've read about it a bit) or could it be a faulty (albeit new) battery??
How do I go about diagnosing the issue?? Any sugestions will be appreciated.
I have done everything possible to keep my (new to me) 99 Kat in tip top shape.
New battery, new chain and sprockets, new fluids (all of them), fixed my broken faring clips, new spark plugs, carb cleaner, 91 octane gas....the list goes on....
Every so often, if I sit idle for longer than a minute or two after the bike has been running fine, it may stall for no reason then refuse to start again right then and there. I would need to either jump start it or jump the clutch in 1st gear to get it back running. Somehow it seems that my battery is being drained by it sitting idle too long.
Is it possible that its overheating and vapor locking (i'm not too familiar with that subject. but I've read about it a bit) or could it be a faulty (albeit new) battery??
How do I go about diagnosing the issue?? Any sugestions will be appreciated.
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