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Re: [Virtual Indian] Voltage Leak

Do you have a regluator or a cutout?
Try disconnecting that next.
Rocky AZ

--- On Thu, 7/9/09, Michael Breeding <mbreeding@...> wrote:


From: Michael Breeding <mbreeding@...>
Subject: Re: [Virtual Indian] Voltage Leak
To: VirtualIndian@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009, 1:33 PM








My original ignition switch leaks voltage on my 1939 Chief.
Those 1939-40 switches are pretty primitive.
I disconnect the fuse on the positive side of the battery when I park it after
riding.

Michael Breeding
Website: http://www.mikesind ianparts. com
Phone/FAX: 505-989-7884
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Reynolds
To: Virtual Indian
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 1:27 PM
Subject: [Virtual Indian] Voltage Leak

Is there an accurate way to track down a slow voltage leak? My brand
new battery (Big Boar Mini) has discharged enough twice now to where I
can't start the bike. This last time took about two days. I charged it
last night and disconnected the ground, so by tomorrow I should know
if it is the battery itself. If the battery holds the charge, does
anyone know where, or how, else to look?
Thanks!

Jeff

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