Re: st-digest V1999 #238

["Larry Rau" <fastbike@xxxxxxxx>]

Tim wrote:

> Date: Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:45:51 +0200
> From: "Leatherbiker" <leatherbiker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: dead batteries
>
> Guys,
>
> I'm relieved (without gloating) to hear that other people's
> batteries have let them down. Thought I was doing something
> wrong.
> But are you SURE they are really dead, not just completely
> discharged? Did you dry cable-starting the bike and then letting
> the bike recharge it>

Tim,

My battery would charge fine (i.e. > 13v) and show around 14 v at 2000 -
3000 rpm. It just wouldn't put out the amps to crank the bike. I suspect an
internal fault between a couple of plates.

Larry


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