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Old 12-Apr-2006, 22:53
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Reg/Rec or dodge Bat? How do I confirm which is Knackered?

The SP battery has been failing to hold its charge since the winter break when installed and run on the bike.

I have had the battery on charge all winter on an optimate type charger, and when first installed on the bike all is well...it turns it over real quick as expected.

However, within a 30 minute ride (even with the lights off) the bat is flat, with not enough juice to turn the engine over to start it again.

So...how do I figure out if the problem is with the battery that may be just plain 'ol knackered, or the reg/rec that is shagged and not providing the charge needed...or A N Other reason?

I have a Digimultimeter and I'm ready to investigate...so what should I be measuring and where/when to identify the culprit?

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