CB350 Not Holding Charge

Oldstuff315

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69 CB350 New Ricks Stator, Rec, Reg
New Wiring Harness

Brand New Battery Running Headlight & Tailight No Turn Signals

Every 2 Days Recharging Battery Back To 100%

What could be causing this
 
Is it not holding a strong charge while you ride?

Test your battery voltage while the bike is running: both at idle and at 3,500rpm.

Is it only discharging when it sits?

Unhook the negative lead. Connect an ammeter between the negative lead and the negative post on the battery. With the ignition key off, you should get 0.000A. Any more than this, and it's either a leaking regulator, rectifier, or shorted wire. That is assuming you don't have a clock, anti-theft system or Knight Rider LED's installed.

To find out if it's your battery, unplug the negative lead and leave the battery. Compare voltage after two-days to the voltage you get with it plugged in for two-days, as you say.

I know it's a new battery, but...
 
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