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MONTY59

June 08, 2015, 04:25:43 PM
can anyone tell me are there other reasons, other than over filling, why the battery should start leaking out of the overflow tube thanks . [Dolph]

ducpainter

#1
June 08, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
Probably over charging.

Bad R/R.

Start the bike and rev it up to 3K rpm. If the voltage at the battery shows over 14.5 volts it's a bad regulator/rectifier.
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ducatiz

#2
June 08, 2015, 07:59:28 PM
^^^ short and sweet.  buy a cheap multitester.
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MonsterMadMarty

#3
June 08, 2015, 08:34:50 PM Last Edit: June 08, 2015, 08:36:41 PM by MonsterMadMarty
It's a common fault with the older single phase altinators keep the bike on trickle charge when not riding!

Buy a sealed maintenance free battery is the only real fix!
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ducpainter

#4
June 09, 2015, 03:14:42 AM
Quote from: MonsterMadMarty on June 08, 2015, 08:34:50 PM
It's a common fault with the older single phase altinators keep the bike on trickle charge when not riding!

Buy a sealed maintenance free battery is the only real fix!
I replaced my regulator once with a Rick's and still use a flooded lead/acid battery.

No overflowing.
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Howie

#5
June 09, 2015, 03:55:29 AM
Overcharging is overcharging.  Yes, your AGM battery, unless it is one of those defective batteries Ducati and Yamaha used in the early 2000s will not puke acid but the valves will still open and your battery and possibly other electrics and electronics will be damaged.  The overcharging situation must be fixed.

I did come across a situation back in '74 where overcharging was caused by the battery itself.  "74 Fiat.  Defective battery.  Lack of internal resistance.  Not applicable in the case of your waste type charging system.  Listen to Nate!

ducatiz

#6
June 09, 2015, 08:24:58 AM
I put a Kuryakyn voltage meter on my bike(s) a while back because I like being able to see the charge at all times.  

They are a bit price though, and there are plenty of alternatives.

This one is about $8:



and here's an even smaller one for $6

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161045436194?lpid=82&chn=ps

I may get one and mount it over the battery, under the seat. 
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MONTY59

#7
June 09, 2015, 02:25:30 PM
thanks for the ideas & advice  [beer]

MONTY59

#8
June 11, 2015, 04:37:32 PM
hey ducatiz yeah i bought one of those that includes an ammeter as well 6 dollars new zealand from china. just need knowledge on how to wire it in.

battlecry

#9
June 11, 2015, 06:33:35 PM

DMS-20PC-1-DCM,

http://www.datelmeters.com/cgi-bin/webshop.cgi?config=ent-dcvoltmeters#2-wire

Been using one, actually two, for many years without any issues. 

Very easy to read with my old eyes.

ducatiz

#10
June 11, 2015, 07:55:26 PM
Quote from: MONTY59 on June 11, 2015, 04:37:32 PM
hey ducatiz yeah i bought one of those that includes an ammeter as well 6 dollars new zealand from china. just need knowledge on how to wire it in.

two wire or three wire?

two wire, neg goes to ground and the pos goes to a switched + circuit like on starter.

three wire i think two go directly to battery and the third goes to the starter switch as it's a built in relay.
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MONTY59

#11
June 13, 2015, 01:36:58 AM
it looks like this ducatiz

oldndumb

#12
June 13, 2015, 07:13:51 AM Last Edit: June 13, 2015, 07:44:29 AM by oldndumb
Since the thread was already trending toward being jacked, I'll take advantage of that and mention my preferred voltage monitor.

I have always thoroughly disliked the addition of aftermarket supplemental gauges, indicators, etc. I think most are clunky and dorky looking and inconsistent with all but a Harley.

About ten years ago I came across an ebay listing for a single small LED which changed colors depending on the applied voltage. I ordered one back then and have equipped most of my bikes with one since. Unobtrusive, easy to install, accurate, and very reasonably priced.

http://www.sparkbright.co.uk/sparkright-eclipse-battery-voltage-monitor.php

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=sparkbright&iax=1&ia=images

MONTY59, For most accurate results, you should use a negative feed directly from battery, not a frame or engine point.

ducatiz

#13
June 13, 2015, 02:19:14 PM
Quote from: MONTY59 on June 13, 2015, 01:36:58 AM
it looks like this ducatiz

that is not the one i linked you to -- that has two rows of led numbers.. looks interesting though.  is one voltage and the other something else like RPM?
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MONTY59

#14
June 14, 2015, 02:50:43 AM
yep top row shows volts and bottom reads amps
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