Posted by David K on July 24, 2002 at 00:25:48:
In Reply to: bad batteries or electrical problems? posted by Cynthia Holler on July 23, 2002 at 23:17:57:
"I jumped the bike (with a car but did NOT start it) and rode it for about 30 minutes to my destination."
How did you ride the cycle, if you did not start it?
"I jumped the bike (with a car but did NOT start it) and rode it for about 30 minutes to my destination."
How did you ride the cycle, if you did not start it? Oh, you did not start the car!
No, you do not have a problem with your charging system. 30 mins, is not enough time to charge a dead battery.
Do the dismantle on the ignition switch and remove the, park-with-lights-on wire, than you will never ever have the problem of running the battery down by turning the switch to park position. You will then have two off positions. Running the battery down once was enough to cause me to eliminate this problem!!