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txchuckw · 11-25-2007, 01:24 PM

v star 1100 ,while riding the battery gets so hot its deformed the sides . any clues ?

2005GZ250 · 11-25-2007, 03:52 PM

The battery is being overcharged or it has a short insided of it. Replace the battery and use a volt meter to check the charging output.

mflueras · 11-25-2007, 06:00 PM

yep, only reason battery would be getting hot.

Easy Rider · 11-26-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txchuckw

v star 1100 ,while riding the battery gets so hot its deformed the sides . any clues ?

A real battery store will do a quick test for free and give you something BETTER than just a clue!

omegajim · 11-26-2007, 09:49 PM

looks like somebody has a regulator stuck in the "on" position.

txchuckw · 12-18-2007, 11:08 AM

thank you all very much,a new regulator/
rectifier, fixed the problem .

2005GZ250 · 12-18-2007, 09:58 PM

Good the hear that your bike is fixed

omegajim · 12-19-2007, 10:54 PM

wow, didn't think I'd actually be right.

sh*t happens.

11-25-2007, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
txchuckw Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	over heated battery v star 1100 ,while riding the battery gets so hot its deformed the sides . any clues ?

11-25-2007, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
2005GZ250 Fender Buffer Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 GZ250 1973 "heavyoldandslow" GT750 Location: Roland, AR Posts: 439	The battery is being overcharged or it has a short insided of it. Replace the battery and use a volt meter to check the charging output. __________________ I only ride 'em. I don't know what makes 'em work. Oddball: Donald Sutherland, Kelly's Heroes 1970

11-25-2007, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
mflueras Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 05 M50 and 03 Lightning Location: Hot Springs AR Posts: 211	yep, only reason battery would be getting hot. __________________ ...a chicken...I'd slap a chicken...

11-26-2007, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,526	looks like somebody has a regulator stuck in the "on" position. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

12-18-2007, 09:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
2005GZ250 Fender Buffer Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 GZ250 1973 "heavyoldandslow" GT750 Location: Roland, AR Posts: 439	Good the hear that your bike is fixed __________________ I only ride 'em. I don't know what makes 'em work. Oddball: Donald Sutherland, Kelly's Heroes 1970 Last edited by 2005GZ250; 12-18-2007 at 10:00 PM.

12-18-2007, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
txchuckw Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	thank you all very much,a new regulator/ rectifier, fixed the problem .

12-19-2007, 10:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,526	wow, didn't think I'd actually be right. sht happens. __________________ "FREE TIBET!" With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

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