Battery dry, CDI covered in acid.

[whatparthurts]

Just working on my 86 GS 550L. I noticed the battey was pretty dry. and that hose that drains the battery was gone so the acid was all over the CDI. So that is why there is a hose on the battery. Learn from my mistakes. that hose looks important now. I am pretty sure the problem was when I was using the oem R/R. I changed it out to a Polaris R/R and the overcharging stopped. So I cleaned up the wiring and I am about to go cruising.

 

[tkent02]

Get an AGM battery and acid leaks rare a thing of the past.

 

[Steve]

Just so you know, you also have a VERY rare bike.

There were no GS bikes released to the public that had CDI. :-\\\

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[whatparthurts]

Cdi

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Just so you know, you also have a VERY rare bike.

There were no GS bikes released to the public that had CDI. :-\\\

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Sounds like you know your Gs's Maybe I should call it CDI box? or igniter box? What do you call it?

 

[tkent02]

There are a lot of folks here who know these bikes. I wouldn't put a lead acid battery in a minibike.

 

[Steve]

Sounds like you know your Gs's Maybe I should call it CDI box? or igniter box? What do you call it?

Suzuki calls it an "ignitor".

A true CDI is a capacitor that is charged and fires the plugs. The ignitor is just a box of transistors that replaces the points in the old-fashioned INDUCTIVE discharge system.

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[trippivot]

T.P.I. is a correct term. ignition box, brain box igniter unit. etc... I know what you mean when you use the term CDI. and will not call your attention to the trivial difference.

What you have is a Transistorized Point-less Ignition.

you must run the battery vent tube to the lowest part under the swingarm - lead acid batteries always lose electrolyte and need refilled with distilled water. overcharging makes it spill out worse.

arm and hammer brand baking soda and water will neutralize the acid effect. keep a box near your battery station.

 

[Guest]

this is the same bike that is getting the dewalt backup? hm.

 

[tkent02]

you must run the battery vent tube to the lowest part under the swingarm -

If you're smart you'll throw in in the garbage can, along with any primitive battery that sprays acid all over your motorcycle.

 

[whatparthurts]

"lowest part under the swingarm", Important detail, I will have to recheck the bike

 

[Mista M]

Pretty sure Tkent is dropping subtle hints, lol

I use http://www.batterysharks.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=Suzuki+&x=0&y=0

Used them for 5 bikes so far, from 250 to 955. Find the power needed and measure your battery compartment space. Easy peasy