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Old 02-18-2012, 12:41 PM   #31
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14 volt max should be fine for a Gel type. They usually want 13.8-14.1 for float charging.

The service life of the Gel batteries, is generally 2-5 years. They can develop bubbles or voids in the silica that suspends the acid. That may explain your 17v spikes, but that's just a theory.
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
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The newer AGM batteries have all the positive features of the Gel's, but none of the drawbacks, except for added weight
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?
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Old 02-18-2012, 03:45 PM   #32
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It's a great idea. Make a much heavier battery, then save some weight by getting rid of the Handles?
You never said you wanted to lift the battery....

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Old 03-24-2012, 07:50 PM   #33
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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
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Old 03-25-2012, 07:02 PM   #34
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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.
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Old 03-25-2012, 07:30 PM   #35
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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?
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Old 03-25-2012, 08:17 PM   #36
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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.
Battery connections tight?

Sorry, had to ask.
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Old 03-25-2012, 08:26 PM   #37
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Main fuse? Bad relay?
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)
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Old 03-25-2012, 08:29 PM   #38
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Battery connections tight?

Sorry, had to ask.
Yup.
Checking from the starter relay I get 12+ volts
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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)
On every bike I've had the lights still come on, if the sidestand switch is buggered/disconnected.
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30A fuse is good
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