I have a 2001 Suzuki SV650. When I purchased it (about a month ago), a new battery was installed. The bike was running fine, but 4 days ago, the battery died. So I hooked it up to a trickle charger, and let it charge. When it was fully charged, I hooked it back up. I had 1 return trip with the bike (about 15min each way) and then the battery died when I tried to start the bike up a few hours later. Does anyone know what may be going wrong with my bike?

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It is a known issue

https://www.google.com/search?q=2000+Suzuki+SV650+misfire

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Two ways the the battery was the problem:
1. It was not the right voltage battery installed.
2. It was a faulty battery...which is very possible.
As of right now, you Sonata runs, correct?

Sounds like your regulator/rectifier has failed. This is a fairly common fault on GS and GSX models, particularly the smaller capacity (below 750cc) models. Did the oil level fall below minimum at any time, because this can cause the generator on some models to overheat, causing a power surge which can burn out the regulator. Get the generator checked and fit a new regulator/rectifier.

G'day.
Well I was just going to log off & do some work & I saw your question & had to answer.
I HATE IT when people take advantage of female bike owners/customers.
It sounds like you could use all (or ANY) help you can get.
So I want to answer your questions as accuratly as I can get.
Should you now pay for another regulator-I should think not.-the shop should sort this out for you-If they fitted a regulator WITHOUT testing the stator(which they should have to find out what caused the regulator to go)-& then burn out the good NEW regulator because of the stator-& then now want to charge YOU for the second regulator-NO WAY.

I don't know what else to say!
Heres a link to the part you need & fitting a regulator is usually pritty easy -un-bolt it- dis-connect it- reconect new one & bolt in place.Heres the link with the part & price.It seems that there are two types of regulator.
One is $184.79 & the other $213.31(US)
http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=97287&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1999&fveh=2175
I hope this answers your Questions & I do think that the shop should have just sorted this.You have to worry what will hapen if they fit the new regulator & if it still dosn't fix it!!!! : (
Let me know if I can help in any other way
Kindest of regards Andrew Porrelli

YOURE MISSING A WIRE OR A FUSE HAS BLOWN THATS ALL YOU CAN FIX IT

Check the stater it may need replacing. check timing, check plugs, clean carb jets, check air filters of breather box, check petcock of fuel tank. add fuel filter to see fuel flow. check floats in carb. check igniton plate, coil wires and plugs.

Hi
I'd try to have it fixed by a radiator company that deals with aluminium its amazing what can be repaired
Its also amazing what Suzuki want to charge for a new one!!
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