What is an acceptable current leak for the XX?

[DirtTorpedo]

Hey, long time no post, but I've still been lurking.

Is this still an XX board, or can I only ask questions about the ZX-14 now? :icon_nono:

Is a 1.7 mA leak too high on a 2001 XX?

My battery won't hold a charge for shit. As soon as I take it off the

charger, it begins dropping at a rate of .01 V/sec (I.e. A full volt

every minute or so.) This is while it's hooked up to the bike. As soon

as I disconnect the negative cable this voltage drop slows way down,

but doesn't quite stop.

I am getting a current leak of 1.7 mA. Seems a bit high.

I have disconnected all aftermarket electrical crap - except for the one

HID light.

The battery is brand new (but has already been sucked dry several times.)

WTF is going on?

Thanks.

- Ted

Edit: Leak is 1.7 milli-amps, not nano.

[MrBadExxample]

Start disconnecting things - headlight, turnsignals, taillights, kickstand safety switch, etc, while checking the voltage drop. This may help identify the offending circuit.

[beondwacko]

A 1.7 MA draw is major small. The clock circuitry alone could be resonsible for that. It sounds like the battery is on it's way out. Still, pull the fuses one at a time to isolate the draw and then you'll have your answear.

[DirtTorpedo]

Ahh, the manual says 0.2 mA or less, so I probably do have a leak. I'll start pulling fuses.