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... wrote ...
You could probably get away with just using a nice beefy resistor. Since the primary battery will be ~6v and the secondary ~12v, calculating for a 6v drop should give a pretty constant current. I am not sure how fast you want to charge it, but for a 1amp charge surrent you would need ~5ohms of resistance. This resistor should be rated for ~5w.
I made a mistake, the primary is 12volts as well...Now this makes things much easier!I figure a 2amp charge rate would be safe for this battery.Which would mean 6ohm resistor. I wonder if this batterys internal resistance would be enough to just go "naked"?I have a smart battery charger, and it is limited to either 2amps, 4amps, or 6amps to start the charge. Ill have to measure actual current draw while charging to figure it out...
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Joined: Thu Feb 23 2006, 11:37PM
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maybe you just need to choke it? My buddy has a scooter and you have to put your hand over the airfilter to start it when its cold. even then, it takes a good 20-30 seconds.
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Jrz126 wrote ...
maybe you just need to choke it? My buddy has a scooter and you have to put your hand over the airfilter to start it when its cold. even then, it takes a good 20-30 seconds.
Its got an automatic choke...Its one of those chinese scoots...4 stroke, 49cc...It starts as long as the battery is fully charged, otherwise it just makes for a good laugh from kids passing by on campus(those bastards )Ive since put a 12 volt 17amp battery in my trunk for the time when it decides its not going to start...Yea, i know, a ghetto jump start!
Arg, why did the post office have to lose THIS priority mail package?
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Jim wrote ...
I had USPS lose a 200$ nixie clock before, annoying.
Why don't you try replacing the battery?
Im in the process of looking for a good battery that doesnt cost too much. Right now, it seems to be doing fine after disconnecting the alarm/remote start on the scooter. Yea, usps can be quite annoying, as can ups and fedex Matt
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Starting a scooter with the electric start
)Ive since put a 12 volt 17amp battery in my trunk for the time when it decides its not going to start...Yea, i know, a ghetto jump start!