Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Bike won't go..... battery issue.....

[deej]

i'd check the optimate weeksy, ive heard that they dont mix well with older dukes. i had a few issues with battery problems when i first got my 748 then ditched the optimate and all was well after a good charge and ride

[weeksy2]

i've tried 2 chargers now, and while charging both batteries go up to about 14v.

But after left sitting for a few hours in the kitchen my battery is showing 12.61 and Ceris showing 12.78.

So i guess they are both not the best ever.

I'm going to try both on hers tomorrow first of all and then on mine.... it's irritating me now.

[andyb]

Warm the bike up around the engine with a hair dryer first steve,.................not that ive got one er um....

[weeksy2]

Originally posted by andyb
Warm the bike up around the engine with a hair dryer first steve,.................not that ive got one er um....

a. you serious or kidding ?
b. no-where to plug it into.

[andyb]

Originally posted by weeksy2

a. you serious or kidding ?
b. no-where to plug it into.

You must have an extension lead? Blow some warm air in to the air intakes as well. just to get its temp up a bit!

[weeksy2]

is it April 1st ?

extension lead would need to be 70m in length mate.

[deej]

better get 5 or 6 extension leads then weeksy

[andyb]

thought you were an athlete................push the cocking bike to the electric then!

[weeksy2]

Originally posted by andyb
thought you were an athlete................push the cocking bike to the electric then!

No wheels fitted.


seriously, are you kidding here or what ?

[andyb]

It will help warming the bike....if your up for it take the plugs out and warm/dry them in the gas flame on your hob................