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Posted by 49Reo
- December 02, 2014, 23:42:00 PMNever heard that one before! I don't imagine the battery cared much for it either....
Posted by greenbarn
- December 02, 2014, 19:47:30 PMBy the same token... Never try to jump start your car, truck, bike, or tractor with a live extension cord (yes 120V AC). Actually had a customer that tried that. Didn't work out so well.... New computer....
Posted by Troll
- December 02, 2014, 18:09:40 PMGlad to hear it. Remember this: An alternator is NOT designed to charge a dead battery. It MAINTAINS a charge, and can replenish a charge under normal circumstances. The Alt. in your car is just the same. If you call on it to charge a completely dead battery, it will over heat the rectifier and destroy the unit. NEVER DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE ON A RUNNING VEHICLE. Doing that will send a voltage spike into the alternator that will destroy it...
Posted by Phil
- December 02, 2014, 17:54:35 PMWorked like a charm thanks again
Posted by Phil
- December 01, 2014, 19:44:25 PMThanks charging it now
Posted by Troll
- December 01, 2014, 18:17:26 PMCharge the battery for at least 1 hour at about 2 A. ...you have no base charge in the battery, just a small surface charge.
Posted by Phil
- December 01, 2014, 18:15:02 PMWent to start my bike this morning I had left the key in the ignition over the weekend and it was dead no juice at all (I know stupid). My problem is now when I jump it the bike starts right up but as soon as I unhook the battery the bike dies again and I have to go through the same process. Would anyone know what could be causing this or experienced anything similar?
I have a drifter 800 battery is less than a year old... I am not that experienced working on bikes but am willing to give minor repairs a shot as money is tight..