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Thanks Rob, that's a really good point about possible overcharging. I need to get yet another new volt meter and do the test you described. It would explain why a new battery is already shelled./Users/brentshawks/Desktop/IMG_1287.jpg

Thank you all for your kind and concise remarks. It seems that it was just a faulty battery causing the trouble even though it was new. The only thing I can figure is that the previous owner let the new battery die then jumped it with a car or put it on a high amp charger and destroyed a couple of t...

Rob, thank you very much for your detailed and concise reply to my question. I will follow each of those steps carefully and let you know the results. You are correct in my lack of knowledge in motorcycle electronics (although I have read "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" three t...

Hi and thanks. I'm new here. Just recently a beautiful 1989 GS came back into my life after many years. The bike is running great and is in really nice condition. The previous owner just installed a new battery (I know him well). The battery is always dead after sitting for a few hours. When it is p...