low rpm engine knock. Water in Engine?

[flyingace]

Tyler.
Your charging system is working, and that's good news. I agree with the others that you should probably get a new battery. Once they become marginal, they can cause no end of headaches.

[Anonymous]

thanks so much to everyone involved. especially flying ace!!!

quick question....there are about 6 or so little yellow caps on the top of my battery...is that where the distilled water goes? or do i need to put acid in it? or do i just need to say F it and get a new battery?

[Anonymous]

also, to change the subject a bit....sometimes when i start up my bike in the cold the left tailpipe puts out a bit of white smoke...it's not real thick...it's barely noticeable...the problem goes away after it warms up...something to be concerned about?

[flyingace]

Yes, distilled water goes in those caps. The fluid level needs to be within the upper/lower marks. You should do that before, not after you charge it.
It's possible that low fluid levels are at the root of your problem.

White smoke indicates burning oil. Burning oil can come from above (as in valve seals) or below (as in worn rings). If you can, do a compression check. If below normal limits, it's worn rings/cylinders. If OK, more likely the valve seals. What may be more important is how much oil you use - more than a quart/1000 miles points to the above problems. If a quart or less, that's usually acceptable.