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    battey overcharged?

    My battery reads 25 volts just sitting there in the bike. When I run it , it goes even a little higher. Is this normal. Electrical test shows regulator suspect. Can a battery retain excess charge due to regulator malfunction? Water level is Ok, battery is half year old. There is a little bit of brownish battery slime on the positive post/screw, just wondering if this might be due to overcharging. Thanks .

    #2
    I think your meter is dead ???? CHeck it on your car battery

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      #3
      12.5 volts at rest would be in the normal range for the battery. 25 volts is impossible.

      It sounds like you may be using an analog meter with a range doubler switch, and/or reading the wrong scale.

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        #4
        No way is that possible. As suggested, check your meter. Either something is wrong with your meter or you or reading it wrong.

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          #5
          Radio Shack sells a decent digital multimeter for minimal bucks.

          Scud

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            #6
            You guys are right.!!

            Slightly embaressed to admit that I was reading the meter wrong, it was on alternating current. Thanks for helpiing.

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              #7
              Originally posted by ezra
              Slightly embaressed to admit that I was reading the meter wrong, it was on alternating current. Thanks for helpiing.
              Another problem solved by the GSR gurus!

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