I finally got my 764a's to quit leaking, installed, fired it up, let it warm up and began synchronizing the carbs. The bike died. Then it wouldn't start. First clicks from solenoid, not enough to budge the starter. Checked battery voltage, 13.6. Fuses are good. Checked frame ground, good. I grabbed a meter and chased a few wires. I finally checked voltage at solenoid, 13.6 v on battery side. Turn the key to on, not to start yet and voltage dropped to 6v in a short time. Turn the key off and the battery would bounce back to 13v quickly. Screw driver across the solenoid terminals, nothing, same as hitting start button. I took cables and hooked up direct to starter post and the engine spins over easily.
Could I have a bad battery? I have a lithium ion Ballistic brand battery. They are not supposed to be over charged. Wondering if it's overcharged itself. One time I checked it and it was 13.9 v.
I would rather find a silly short somewhere, but I'm afraid it's the battery. Maybe my regulator went and cooked it.
Anyone have any suggestions where to start. I'm leaving tomorrow for the weekend. As always, thanks in advance.
Could I have a bad battery? I have a lithium ion Ballistic brand battery. They are not supposed to be over charged. Wondering if it's overcharged itself. One time I checked it and it was 13.9 v.
I would rather find a silly short somewhere, but I'm afraid it's the battery. Maybe my regulator went and cooked it.
Anyone have any suggestions where to start. I'm leaving tomorrow for the weekend. As always, thanks in advance.