A couple months ago my G650GS cut out while I was riding and left me stranded. No power to anything whatsoever. It was as if someone disconnected the battery or a main fuse burst.
Naturally I checked the fuses (all good), checked the connection at the terminals (tight, clean), checked the voltage (12.7 volts). I was more baffled than a Euro 5 exhaust.
I was suspicious of a few things. I found some corrosion in my fuse box (wtf is that about?). Prime suspect was a no-name brand, no website, LED headlight unit that from parts unknown/China I had installed just two weeks earlier. Here's the story:
My takeaways:
- Lithium batteries don't work the same way lead acid batteries do (higher voltage)
- A cheap multimeter is a great investment
- Can't blame this one on China. Well, actually...
- Don't be afraid to contact the manufacturer
- Never stop learning
Naturally I checked the fuses (all good), checked the connection at the terminals (tight, clean), checked the voltage (12.7 volts). I was more baffled than a Euro 5 exhaust.
I was suspicious of a few things. I found some corrosion in my fuse box (wtf is that about?). Prime suspect was a no-name brand, no website, LED headlight unit that from parts unknown/China I had installed just two weeks earlier. Here's the story:
My takeaways:
- Lithium batteries don't work the same way lead acid batteries do (higher voltage)
- A cheap multimeter is a great investment
- Can't blame this one on China. Well, actually...
- Don't be afraid to contact the manufacturer
- Never stop learning