[Ducati] Cooked battery: Part two.

[Bob Marren]

Ronald Betts wrote:

> Ya know, I'm still a little confused about the 17 volt reading at 6000 
> rpm when the battery was dry. I mean it did have a little moisture but 
> for the most part it was dry. If I had followed my own golden rule and 
> checked amps I would of found the problem sooner me thinks.
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> Peace...Ron"Desmohead"Betts 95 900 SP
> I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it!
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>> From: Alex Pearsall <rebelpacket at rebelpacket.net>
>> Reply-To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati at ducati.net>
>> To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati at ducati.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Ducati] Cooked battery: Part two.
>> Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:59:49 -0400
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>> Don't feel bad Ronald.  We've all made some pretty dumkopf moves over 
>> the years.  On the plus side, filling up a battery is much easier 
>> than tearing apart electrical wires and replacing start solenoids. :)
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>> Ronald Betts wrote:
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>>> Doh !!! Man was I stuck on stupid. Had to share this embarrasing 
>>> moment with my buddies. Remember I thought I had a charging problem 
>>> ? Then I tested for availible voltage at the sterter and it was OK. 
>>> So , I think brushes. Nope......I was about to take everything apart 
>>> and the first thing I do is remove the seat, lift the tank, 
>>> disconnect the battery, lift the battery out into the sunlight and 
>>> shock of shocks..........My battery is bone dry, or as close as you 
>>> can get. I buy some distilled water and hook it up to the Battery 
>>> Tender,the battery that is, for a few hours and like magic, she 
>>> starts! I check the voltage at idle, 13.5 to 14 and at 6000 it reads 
>>> 14.5 and nothing higher. Hallaluya and Amen Brothers and Sisters 
>>> !!!  Funny that the longer I twist a wrench the stupider I 
>>> get.....Sheesh ! But thanks for all your input and suggestions. 
>>> Thats what makes for a great List.
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>>> Peace...Ron"Desmohead"Betts 95 900 SP
>>> I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it!
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The battery ( wet ) is the stabilizer for the alternator. Dry its like 
its not in the circuit.
Lift the battery lead off when something is running and watch it spike.
 Bob M