Hi all, I've had my 2006 749 for just over a year (brought from a forum member) the bike has been faultless, but on Friday I took the bike into work, it started perfectly in the morning (I fitted exact start cables when I got the bike). 10 hours later I got to the bike turned it on and it wouldn't fire up, the voltage was reading low, it started up fine with a booster pack though. I assume the battery is at fault but don't want to put a new one on and have that fail aswell. Could someone explain how I can check the reg, rectifier etc. Thanks all
Are you sure you didn't leave lights on? You can always take the battery to a battery supplier and get them to check it out
The most effective change/mod/upgrade I made to my 749 and I have upgraded most components over the years is the battery, I finally after 5 years fitted a lithium battery, now its a different bike, starts first time, can leave the lights on, can shut the bike at lights or in traffic and it still starts, I was waiting for my battery to die to change it it, wish it died earlier or I wasn't so mean!
Yes, it might not be a problem leaving the lights on... this a 'top quality' Lithium Battery from a Ducati 1198S but they do seem to burn more 848/1098/1198's than 749/999's to be fair
I would love to fit a lithium battery to my motorcycle as they have several advantages, not least weight. However, I have been persuaded by others that fitting one to a bike with a charging system designed for Pb is risky, so I haven't done it and therefore don't have direct experience. Equally, I don't have direct experience of taking strychnine, arsenic or falling off a cliff but I still avoid them. As I am interested in the idea of fitting a lithium battery, I have taken great interest in them and I think, have a pretty good idea of the arguments for and against. As I understand it, they are lightweight, provide lots of starting punch and keep their charge very well but only if there is no drain. If there is a drain, then they are no better or worse than Pb. (hence my comment) Except that if they fall too far below their operating voltage, I understand they cannot then be revived. Please correct me where I am wrong.
Sorry, Im a dick I drank and smoked too much and have no idea of what I am talking about, sorry to offend!
They can, and even better than lead-acid batteries. I accidentally drained my Shorai LiFePo completely empty last spring but the dedicated Shorai charger still brought it back to life. Has worked fine ever since.
no, they made their mess, they can tidy it up. and by the looks of it, yer man did the right thing and made a fine job of it too. you S/Eastern lot could learn a thing or two from this thread..
I do love a decent pasty but I'm really fussy about them being decent. Nothing worse than a nasty pasty
