I've had to charge my battery numerous times this season. It's a new battery. Holds charge and runs great for about 3 or 4 rides. At which point I usually find myself stuck across town with an engine that won't turn over by electric start and reliant on the kick start to get the bike running.
Today I checked the voltage:
• before installing (12.9)
• while at low idle (12.7)
• around 2000 rpm (13.5)
•above 3000 rpm (14.5-15.8+)
I'm not well versed in batteries or electrical but that seems to indicate at least the charging system is working. I'm not sure what my next step should be here.
It might be important to note that I have a dyna-S electrical start installed many years back.
I've experienced dead batteries in the past but that was more due to long periods of the bike sitting un-used. This is a slow drain during use.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Today I checked the voltage:
• before installing (12.9)
• while at low idle (12.7)
• around 2000 rpm (13.5)
•above 3000 rpm (14.5-15.8+)
I'm not well versed in batteries or electrical but that seems to indicate at least the charging system is working. I'm not sure what my next step should be here.
It might be important to note that I have a dyna-S electrical start installed many years back.
I've experienced dead batteries in the past but that was more due to long periods of the bike sitting un-used. This is a slow drain during use.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.