Are these volts right?

[barbz]

Hi all,

Another in the series of dumb questions from a new owner (k6).

Original battery is starting to leak a bit - time for a new one.. easy fix.

During the process I've put a multimeter over the battery, at idle 14.20v at 5000rpm 13.8v. I wanted to confirm old age and not a rectifier overcharge issue.

Do they sound right? I wasn't expecting the 0.4v drop.

Also any suggestions on batteries?

Thankyou

Paul

[KiwiCol]

Hi, Paul (thought you were Barbz?) Grog will be able to answer that in a flash, he's got a volt meter on his bars, so he'd be able to tell you what the voltage is at 5000rpm.  14ish at idle is good, 13.8 while riding is fine too.

[KiwiCol]

Yuasa have a great reputation with this bike.   If you're replacing yours now, chances are it's the original battery it came with.  Have a look at the date code.  They've been known to last 7, 8, 9, 10 & more years from new & they were Yuasa batterys.

[Speedy1959]

Totally agree Col.
My bikes a 2004 model on its original battery.
Mine is never on a trickle charger and my bike lives outside..
It starts first time every time but I do regular long rides and more importantly I NEVER leave an aftermarket alarm fitted (if the bike comes with one).

[grog]

perfect voltage mate. mine starts high then settles to 13.8/13.9 at general riding. my original batt lasted 9 yrs, usually around 180cca. motobatt just 2 yrs, same cca. my new is a superstart hvt, rated at 200cca, tests at 350. certainly starts well.

[barbz]

Thankyou,

Will replace it and look no further.

[Bielie45]

I have a Lithium Iron battery in mine going for its 5th winter never on trickle charge.
By Lithium Iron standards my battery is a dinasor with the new stuff out now.