Good to know. That may be the problem but like I said, it still works fine. They've never let me down. The first time I thumb the starter and it just groans at me though, it will be making a quick exit:lol:I know what you mean with the weight. I deal with a lot of AGM Heavy Truck batteries and they weigh a ton. Most of the ones we get dont have handles on them either. It's a great idea. Make a much heavier battery, then save some weight by getting rid of the Handles?:scratch::lol:

You never said you wanted to lift the battery....:lol:

JC

Spent most of the day cleaning 10 years of grime. Couple parts that I assumed to be black turned out not to be :)
All the body work is off as well as tank, fuel lines, fuel pump and air box. Replaced a couple lines and tightened up a couple of loose bits.
Might clean carbs tomorrow or if it's tight shedule I'll go through all the ground points/wiring.
Meanwhile the new battery is sitting in the basement

So, hooked up fuel pump. Put in fresh battery for shits and giggles.
Turn key
Nothing
No brake light, no dash light, nothing.
Battery is above 12v.

Main fuse? Bad relay?

Battery connections tight?

Sorry, had to ask.

Will have to check...but I already put everything away.

Just to be sure...I should still get dash lights if the sidestand switch is borked (even though it wont crank)

Yup.
Checking from the starter relay I get 12+ volts

On every bike I've had the lights still come on, if the sidestand switch is buggered/disconnected.

30A fuse is good