Norton7d
XS650 Junkie
So I assumed it was my battery which was responsible for dim lights, no E start, etc when not running...Ive always run a battery tender but I assumed due to lack of riding her, the battery faded even though 1 month ago, she started just fine.
Started to diagnose if I had a draw then I said, why dont I check the battery voltage first....sure enough, with it inplugged from everything, its right around 12.
So the good news is the battery seems fine, or no?
But if so, why the low power for all the systems, The voltage meter I added which runs off brown wire in headlight shows below 8 and it drops quickly if I hit the lights or the starter.
Once running after kick started, the meter shows around 14, as expected.
Ita a 2 year old gel battery that just ran past warranty but once again, I dont think its the battery.
So whats the usual culprit, positive and or negative cable is poor, poor connection(s) somewhere?
I guess I need to start testing various spots to see where it goes from 12 to less than 10 and below, correct?
Thank you.
Started to diagnose if I had a draw then I said, why dont I check the battery voltage first....sure enough, with it inplugged from everything, its right around 12.
So the good news is the battery seems fine, or no?
But if so, why the low power for all the systems, The voltage meter I added which runs off brown wire in headlight shows below 8 and it drops quickly if I hit the lights or the starter.
Once running after kick started, the meter shows around 14, as expected.
Ita a 2 year old gel battery that just ran past warranty but once again, I dont think its the battery.
So whats the usual culprit, positive and or negative cable is poor, poor connection(s) somewhere?
I guess I need to start testing various spots to see where it goes from 12 to less than 10 and below, correct?
Thank you.