[Ducati] Cooked battery: Part two.

[s4rssteve at aol.com]

Glad you found that problem! It might just be me but I am under the impression that once a battery plate is exposed to air then that plate or cell is damaged and may not be trusted.  
 
 
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From: bmarren at bellsouth.net
To: ducati at ducati.net
Sent: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 7:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Cooked battery: Part two.


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 
 
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