Re: [ST] thanks all

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tim,
Any added load will cause a slight voltage drop at idle because the draw on
the system (fuel pump, ignition and lighting) exceeds the alternator's
output.  The Factory diagnostic tool won't give much useful information.
Better you check the charging system output using a quality diagnostic tool
designed for the purpose.


> Thanks all for responding to the dead battery issue.  The engine light
> went out as said after three cycles, but still am going to take to a
> friend who used to be a triumph dealer.  He still has a Triumph
> diagnostic tool and will run the bike through testing for me.  Something
> caused the initial failure and if it failed once my luck tells me it
> will fail again.  So I must find the cause.  I think it is the charging
> system, but do not want to fork out big dollars for electrical parts
> unless it is necessary.  The turn signals seem to put a drain on the
> system at idle as I can see the signal dimming the dash lights with each
> pulse.  I'll post to let all who responded know what the outcome is
> after I take the bike in on Wednesday.  Again thanks to all for the help.
>
> Tim Elliott
>
>
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