Checked to see if it was still alive, that SSB battery is about fucked, I'm gunna need a newy soon.
Went up and over Mt Hotham today after an overnighter to Bright.
I went for a ride to Narracoopa, sealed road out, dirt road home, flogged me but it felt good.
How long did the loop take you ?Time for some dual sport tyres yet ?
I did some temp testing on the battery today, oil in the bag was at 107°c, pulled seat, battery was 35-40 depending on where I aimed the temp gun, sat the seat back on and let it heat soak for 10 minutes or so, rechecked and the hottest part of the battery I could get at was 53°c, some of the lithium batteries are 50 max, others are 60, I could see the oil getting quite a bit hotter at times so cutting it fine I'm thinking, reckon a HVT will have to do.
I would be worried about the battery shutting down while riding, Not sure if it would put a strain on the charging system. There maybe some sort of protection that prevents that happening. Just something that I would keep a close eye on being the paranoid prick that I am.