Honda XL 125 S - Starter problems in the African bush
Hey everyone
I'm riding my Honda XL 125 S through Africa from Switzerland. If you're interested, check out my HUBB Blog https://new.horizonsunlimited.com/ts...frican-stories.
All was well until about two weeks ago when I started having (ehem) starter problems. I went through 3 new alternators and several bush mechanics until finally deciding to backtrack to Dakar to find a professional electrician. After each alternator change I managed to roll 30 - 100 km. The electrician in Dakar changed my 6V to a 12V system (new regulator/rectifier, CDI and battery). After this I managed to roll for about 500 km until my bike stopped again. Luckily I had a spare CDI which got me the 340 km out of the bush and into Conakry. Now I'm having a long and hard think.
I don't want to have to replace my electrical parts every couple of 100 km and would like to solve the underlying problem that keeps killing them. Any insight is highly appreciated!
Thanks and peace
Chris
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