Originally Posted by
lunaticfringe
If I had to guess I would say I had to remove the battery at least 5-6 times to charge the battery. This to me doesn't sound right.
i know nothing about blasts....have never owned one....never will own one. but i know buells and your statement right there narrowed the problem to voltage. you need to do the below steps because without performing same all else is a moot point. your symptoms are purely low voltage....the battery runs the bike for a bit....voltage loss....won't run.....rejuventated battery....runs a bit....on and on.
1-remove battery, fully charge with a REAL charger and not a tender, then have it load tested locally. do this to rule out battery as the culprit.
2-install either a new battery or your known good fully-charged existing battery and start. now test your charging system for proper voltage output at the battery. i've posted on here a bazillion times how to do it. simple multi-meter is all that's needed. your problem lies either with your battery, your terminal connections, or your charging system. report back please.