Re: [St] Don't jump start

[ScottS <06STABS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Right on, Chris,

One other reason, for lead-acid batteries, is so that the final 
connection (which is likely to cause sparks) will not be in proximity of 
the top of the battery which has the potential of having hydrogen and 
oxygen gas (a by product of the electrolyte charging process) which can 
result an explosion of the battery.

This is not an issue with the sealed battery in the bike, but a good 
habit to have since explosions can send the sulphuric acid flying, 
including in the direction of the guy holding the cable.

-Scott
(Ride more often to keep the battery charged)

Chris Harwood wrote:
> The reason for connecting the chassis cable last is to reduce the risk
> of shorting out the battery.
> When you've got one cable connected, dropping the other one or
> mis-handling it means it is most likely to contact chassis so it's best
> if you connect the non-chassis one first while the risk is lower.
> 
> That probably isn't too clear but I nobody wants a thesis!
> 
> BTW -ve is chassis on most vehicles these days I believe.
> 
> Chris Harwood
> 00 RS
> 
>>>> kahonas@xxxxxxxxx 17/03/2008 02:29:52 >>>
> As would I.  Both are 12V systems, just one has a significantly higher
> amount of amperage available.  I've jumped using a running car.  I
> survived,
> as did my bike.  Talking about transients and such, it shouldn't matter
> if
> the negative cable to the bike is connected last, right?
> 
> On 3/16/08, JES_VFR <jes_vfr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I'd like to hear your reasons.
> 
> JohnS
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