996 Charging problem ???????????

Fordie · 23-Mar-2006, 21:09

New battery (Varta) fitted 6 months ago,on Optimate most of the time. Took the bike for a spin today and then refueled about 3/4 from home after 50 miles . Went to start her up after filling up and nothing but a clicking at the starter relay. Checked all the connections from battery to starter motor nothing that looked bad. Ended up pushing the bike home. After 15mins on the charger she fires up.
Any one no the way to go referance , checking the charging system and things to test for. Even with a new battery the 996 is a big lump to turn over and allways sounds like Will she wont she fire. 4D

Rattler · 23-Mar-2006, 21:12

Seems to be the charging system itself, not necessarily the battery. I'd check all connections on that side too.

I'm sure someone else will be along soon who can tell you more, perhaps a U2U 2 nelly?

Good luck
Tim

rockhopper · 23-Mar-2006, 21:16

Got a multi meter Pete? Run the engine and measure the voltage across the battery. 14 or so at 3000 rpm is good, much less than that then you probably have a charging problem. Check out the connector down by the battery as they tend to melt etc!

nelly · 23-Mar-2006, 22:00

Pete, check the alternator wires behind the battery tray. 2 or 3 yellow wires. make sure the connector is clean and in good nick. I think I recall it getting a good clean about 6 months ago

Could be the problem.
Call me if you need any help

Fordie · 24-Mar-2006, 10:01

Thanks lads I'll have a shuffty behind said battery and get the hoover on it. Regards 4D

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23-Mar-2006, 21:12	#2
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk Seems to be the charging system itself, not necessarily the battery. I'd check all connections on that side too. I'm sure someone else will be along soon who can tell you more, perhaps a U2U 2 nelly? Good luck Tim Reply

23-Mar-2006, 21:16	#3
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Got a multi meter Pete? Run the engine and measure the voltage across the battery. 14 or so at 3000 rpm is good, much less than that then you probably have a charging problem. Check out the connector down by the battery as they tend to melt etc! Reply

23-Mar-2006, 22:00	#4
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) Pete, check the alternator wires behind the battery tray. 2 or 3 yellow wires. make sure the connector is clean and in good nick. I think I recall it getting a good clean about 6 months ago Could be the problem. Call me if you need any help Reply

24-Mar-2006, 10:01	#5
Fordie Regional Organiser - BHCN Ducati Corse Posts: 3,276 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dunstable Beds Mood: Raring to Ride Thanks lads I'll have a shuffty behind said battery and get the hoover on it. Regards 4D Reply