Electrical issue cutting engine out

[VFRRussell]

I have recently rebuilt a NC30 grey import. I took her out for the first ride today and must have broken down about 5 times. When trying to indicate whilst moving, the bike just completely lost drive and conked out. The battery was also full when setting off and had discharged itself within about 5 miles meaning a bump start was the only option.

Any ideas??

[rcv4]

my money is on the rectifier is allways a good starting point,also check the block connector to it.

[VFRRussell]

thanks for the tips. Are these the common symptoms?

[bikemonkey]

Haha no I don't think they are normal.

I'd be checking for a short to ground somewhere, maybe the indicator wiring seeing as it conked out while you were indicating?

[CMSMJ1]

reg rec failure is common...and it can take the battery and genny with it - so worth checking