Fuse/battery/electrics problem.

EGOSHEA

Went for a spin today with a friend on a 750cc Ural (2005). Very low mileage - seemingly in good condition. After about 20 minutes, it seemed to start losing power and we pulled in. For a while, when we'd start the engine, it would idle for about 20 secs and then give up. Soon after this, whenever it would conk out, the electrics would go with it. The fuse was blown and, after buying some more, we went through about 5/6 fuses - every time we'd start the engine, it would idle for about 15 seconds and then give up with the new fuses consistently blowing. Eventually, the fuses stopped blowing but the engine ended up not starting at all. Checked all the wires we could see and none seemed to be frayed, damaged, etc.

Suggestions as to what's wrong?

furerer

check the regulator/rectifier and current coming out of the alternator. Which fuse is blowing, the main?

Look at this link for solving the problem, it's of general assistance to any bike
http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/electrical.htm

And, if it's the main fuse........here's a man with the same prob......with some pretty decent replies
http://www.ukbikeforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18743&st=0&p=221335&#entry221335

Hope it helps.

EGOSHEA

furerer wrote: »

check the regulator/rectifier and current coming out of the alternator. Which fuse is blowing, the main?

Look at this link for solving the problem, it's of general assistance to any bike
http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/electrical.htm

And, if it's the main fuse........here's a man with the same prob......with some pretty decent replies
http://www.ukbikeforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18743&st=0&p=221335&#entry221335

Hope it helps.

Thanks for that. Ended up bringing it to a shop in Dublin - finding out tomorrow what's wrong.