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slight battery issue..
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Author:  Nutah [ 08 Jan 2012 20:57 ]
Post subject:  slight battery issue..
my Odyssey Battery on the X1 has started to partially melt :shock:
heat transfer from the rear exhaust manifold , causing the top cover to lift
made an ali bracket , which is clear of the terminals ,to hopefully deflect the heat :eat:
Author:  spen [ 08 Jan 2012 21:25 ]
Post subject:  Re: slight battery issue..
Check alternator output, hopefully it's not cooking your battery.....
Author:  Nutah [ 08 Jan 2012 21:30 ]
Post subject:  Re: slight battery issue..
output is spot on Spen , but proximity to the exhaust is the problem
i think the plastic doesn't like the heat :sad1:
as the X1 battery lies on it's side , so the top is close..ish to the exhaust
Author:  spen [ 09 Jan 2012 09:27 ]
Post subject:  Re: slight battery issue..
T'was just a thought. My X1 battery suffered the same problem, heat related warpage.....

I know a fully trained Harley Davidson 'technician' who fitted a carbon battery cover to his bike which touched both terminals....... then wondered why the battery ruptured...... :o :shock:
Author:  Nutah [ 09 Jan 2012 09:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: slight battery issue..
looking through some old pictures
the original HD battery top sits behind the cross bar
the Odyssey is in front 10mm difference
worth thinking about if you need an X1 battery
Author:  sportster_mann [ 09 Jan 2012 10:48 ]
Post subject:  Re: slight battery issue..
Would it be worth making a battery jacket out of heat reflective material ?

Something like this ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heat-Shield-A ... 1c21e92585

It may help.
Author:  Nutah [ 09 Jan 2012 14:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: slight battery issue..
cheers SM i will see how the ali bracket works first , but a good idea thanks :yup:
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