1984 Honda Shadow 700 won't start?
Bike only starts and works great when jumped from a running vehicle. Otherwise, the battery gets drained by pressing the start button a few times (because the starTER takes all the energy trying to crank the engine). I have replaced a regulator/rectifier, staTOR, cleaned the spark plugs, added gas to the tank. Still no luck.
What in the world could be the problem? Remember, it starts right up when jumped for the car and you can drive it around for as long as you want. But, once you shut off the engine, it won't start. Seems like the battery still does not get charged. WHY?