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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Ideally you'd see about 12.5 if it hasn't been running for a while, and something in the 14 range with it running and the engine revved a bit.

One explanation for your symptoms is a charging system problem, and when the battery voltage gets too low, the ignition system quits. Then letting it sit for a while lets the battery recover a little and it starts and runs for a while. I know when I had a failing battery in mine, once cranking got slowish, I had to push it to start it.

These bikes don't have CDI by the way, they're electronic ignition systems that switch coil primary current, but not Capacitor Discharge Ignition systems.

Ah i see yea im a newbie lol. Damn well i really hope its something simple.