24th May 2011, 06:13

I just bought a 2002 V-star 1100cc. I have had the bike a total of 2 weeks, and I have been stranded out on the road twice; both times due to a completely dead battery. I bought a brand new maintenance free and installed it, and rode approx 200 miles, and the same thing happened. It was then obvious to me that there is a problem with the charging system on this bike.

I have yet to get it to a repair shop, but will repost when I do. Has anyone else had issues with the charging systems on the 2002 1100cc Vstars?

14th Jul 2016, 00:56

Yes the check voltage at the battery; you should have 14.0 volts at 5000 RPM or just rev it up high if you don't have a tach. ANYTHING below or above 14 is not going to work. 99% of the time it's your voltage regulator. The part is 120.00 and easily installed.