xt600e electrical problem - help!

[simonlgp]

Hi, I am seeking any help / advice to get my xt600e (2000 model) back in order. I've had it looked at by 2 different mechanics now and still the problem persists, despite paying small fortunes to each. So, I've resorted to fixing it myself and with any help I can get.

Problem: Bike stutters, losing throttle power and then cuts out (all electrics gone). As it starts to stutter the indicators double tyime and lights dim etc. This occurs randomly whilst riding, but it was about every 50-60 miles the last time I had it out.

Quick-fix: When jump started after cutting out, electrics come back and bike is fine until it stutters and cuts out again.

Recent work done: I've put a new battery on, had the solenoid replaced and had ampage / recharging checks made and confirmed as normal etc etc. by two separate mechanics. They assured me they checked all connections but to no avail.

Before I take the whole thing apart and check every connection and electrical wire, I am hoping someone else has experienced similar problems and found a fix or has any useful words of advice for me. Thanks - your help will be much appreciated as I love my bike and currently have no transport and am finding jumpstarting it on the roadside not only tiresome but increasingly dangerous as well.

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