S4r killing batteries.

I’ve done the checks for the reg rec and stator, they’re good and there’s no parasitic drain.

I put my 3rd battery in 3 days ago and have been testing it with a battery tester twice a day, it’s been holding voltage, 210+ cca and showing 100% good. So, I’ve been on it today and done 140 miles and it’s running sweet. Parked it on the drive and came back to it 2 hours later to test the battery…

13.7% - was 100% before the ride
12.52v – was 12.75
29cca – was 214
Impedence mr 95.19 – was 12.64
Power 77% - was 100%

There’s not enough in it to fully sweep the clocks, it’s dead.

Seat and tank off, battery out and I noticed the battery tray was a wet. I think there’s been steam under the tank which has been shorting the batteries out either during or after a ride. I can’t see any cracks but it sure does look like it’s coming from the mounts for the battery box.

Thoughts?

 

[iainw]

I got the RR53 from BB Bikeshop and put it in the original position. I looked at placing it where you suggested but I'd have to do a bit of wire chopping and soldering which isn't my strong point.