[Ducati] Cooked battery: Part two.

[Ronald Betts]

You know , your right Bob. Damn I hate this getting along in years thing !



Peace...Ron"Desmohead"Betts 95 900 SP
I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it!





>From: Bob Marren <bmarren at bellsouth.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: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:51:44 -0400
>
>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.
>>
>>
>>
>>Peace...Ron"Desmohead"Betts 95 900 SP
>>I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>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. :)
>>>
>>>Ronald Betts wrote:
>>>
>>>>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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Peace...Ron"Desmohead"Betts 95 900 SP
>>>>I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Ducati On Line thanks its sponsor and friend, Cycle Cat, maker of  some 
>>>>of the most beautiful products ever for Ducati's.
>>>>Visit http://www.cyclecat.com/
>>>>
>>>>_______________________________________________
>>>>Ducati mailing list
>>>>Ducati at ducati.net
>>>>http://list.ducati.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ducati
>>>>Mailto: rebelpacket at rebelpacket.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Ducati On Line thanks its sponsor and friend, Cycle Cat, maker of  some 
>>>of the most beautiful products ever for Ducati's.
>>>Visit http://www.cyclecat.com/
>>>
>>>_______________________________________________
>>>Ducati mailing list
>>>Ducati at ducati.net
>>>http://list.ducati.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ducati
>>>Mailto: ronaldebettsasalc0015 at hotmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Ducati On Line thanks its sponsor and friend, Cycle Cat, maker of  some of 
>>the most beautiful products ever for Ducati's.
>>Visit http://www.cyclecat.com/
>>
>>_______________________________________________
>>Ducati mailing list
>>Ducati at ducati.net
>>http://list.ducati.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ducati
>>Mailto: bmarren at bellsouth.net
>>
>>
>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
>
>
>Ducati On Line thanks its sponsor and friend, Cycle Cat, maker of  some of 
>the most beautiful products ever for Ducati's.
>Visit http://www.cyclecat.com/
>
>_______________________________________________
>Ducati mailing list
>Ducati at ducati.net
>http://list.ducati.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ducati
>Mailto: ronaldebettsasalc0015 at hotmail.com