charger very hot

[Stevec3201]

Originally Posted by genesis

thanks for all the help guys. All this info will help me. Another question. I dont have any meter with cords long enough to attach to battery so I can see while doing a load check on the batterys. I assume I have to be driving the unit to get the load check. All I have is a craftsman 82140 multimeter with straight prongs. How would I attach these to the battery terminals?

go to lowes and get some alligator clips and wire. that stuff is handy to have anyway

[genesis]

Then just clip one end to the straight post and the other clip to the battery?

[Stevec3201]

Originally Posted by genesis

Then just clip one end to the straight post and the other clip to the battery?

That will work. You will need 4 alligator clips and enough wire to position the meter so you can see it.

Someone else may have a better solution, but that will work. Or charge up the batteries and let it rest for 2 hours. Take readings of each battery and record. Go for a decent ride and check again. If you have a bad battery it may show up that way.

The best way is to load test, though.