[Ducati] batteries

[Robert Cardinaux]

Al, thanks for the encouragement and the links, and to Rich, too.

[clip] One question I have is what 12V alternator/magneto did you use to 
replace
the 6V system?  Have thought about doing the same on my 450 scrambler but
have not found a way to do it.
The previous owner did it to do an electronic ignition conversion, which 
crapped out after I bought the bike from him, and then the company went out 
of business, so I went back to points, no problems. Here is a link to an 
article I found in his papers, which is how he did it, I think: OK the link 
ain't working: try ducatimeccanica.com, and scroll way to the bottom of the 
home page to articles, etc, and there you will find it when the site's back 
up. It has the words 12-volt conversion, and for the narrowcase, you use the 
original windings, but re-wire in a simple way as I recall.

[clip]> Have you thought that maybe your brake light stalling problem my not 
be your
> battery but maybe a short somewhere?  Easy to find out with an Ohm meter.
> Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
I tried charging the battery off the bike (it's already old and has sat 
through a long and painful restoration), and got a blinking warning light on 
the charger.  Then I hooked up the charger, with the battery on the bike, 
turned the charger on, and started the bike: CLICK!!  Whoopee.  The lights 
came on nice and bright, hi and lo, the brake pedal worked no problem, and 
I'm looking forward to shopping for a battery tomorrow, though its supposed 
to snow . . .

cheers
R


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allen B. Judy" <AJudy at Morgantown.com>
To: <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] batteries


[clip]> Robert asked..
> challenged and unable to find a listing for batteries suited to a Vintage 
> single
> >
> Stuart replied:
> Depending on how original you want to keep the bike, I would be tempted to 
> keep it simple and do without the battery.  The horn will be a problem
> Then Rich said:
> Robert...best suggestion is to find the 12 volt battery with the greatest
> amount of amperage-hour rating available...that fits in the tray.   Having
>
> And now I chime in with:
>
> Robert:
> I agree with both Stuart and Rich.  Depends on how "stock" you want to 
> keep the bike and what you want to use it for.  If you have already 
> changed the bike from a 6V to 12V system it is already non-stock.
>

> fit in the tray with good results.  If it is any help, here is a link to a 
> chart from Interstate batteries that lists both 6V and 12V motorcycle 
> batteries that they sell with their part numbers, physical dimensions and 
> amp/hr ratings.
> http://www.ibsa.com/www_2001/content/products/product_motor_con.asp
> I think that their part numbers are pretty industry standard, but if not, 
> I'm sure that they can be cross referenced.
> Have you thought that maybe your brake light stalling problem my not be 
> your battery but maybe a short somewhere?  Easy to find out with an Ohm 
> meter.
> Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
>
> Al Judy
>
>
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