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Message started by PerrydaSavage on 11/05/06 at 08:02:08

Title: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by PerrydaSavage on 11/05/06 at 08:02:08

Hi everyone ... was winterizing my Bike yesterday, along with my brother and his '03 ACE ... anyhoo, we were gabbing and joking while I was removing my battery ... now, I KNOW that you're supposed to remove the -ve terminal first, but I got distracted and went at the +ve first (dohhh!) with a long Phillips screwdrive to loosen the post ... and as soon as screwdriver touched the post, the shaft touched the frame and sparks flew! I instantly removed the screwdriver, realizing my mistake.
Question, this all happened in a split second ... is there a chance that I might have caused some damage to the Bikes electricals? If so, what kinda damage might that be?
Thanks in advance for any replies!

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by SavageDude on 11/05/06 at 08:05:55

I doubt it ! That's what the ignition key is for allowing the electric going to all system when turn to ON. What you have done is short-circuit the + and - because the negative wire that go from the - post straight to the bike's frame.

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by Paladin on 11/05/06 at 08:40:40

SavageDude is guaranteed correct. The only thing you did was to short across the battery, causing a small spark. (small = did not vaporize any part of the screwdriver ) Not even enough to affect the battery.

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by PerrydaSavage on 11/05/06 at 10:37:58

That's a bit of a relief! ;D It was, as I said, very brief ... as soon as it arc'd, I hauled the screwdriver outa there!

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by Trippah on 11/05/06 at 12:13:31

Check mirror- wirey hair do??If not, probably ok. :D
And, please be careful.

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by thumperclone on 11/05/06 at 16:27:18

i erringly posted a few weeks past to slide the battery towards you and dis connect the pos side first(i am used to working live circuits) it is much safer to un do the neg first as your experience will tell..the greatesr hazard with sparkes around un sealed batteries is (EXPLOSION) igniting the gasses associated with lead acid cells..and any flying hot slag from the screw driver/frame weld point...eye protection...

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by mickthelimey on 11/05/06 at 22:57:58

usualy when that happens the most damage is caused by the very quick removal of your hand,in turn your hand hitting a solid object, Ouch !

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by PerrydaSavage on 11/06/06 at 00:27:32

LOL!!! That explains why the back of my left hand is a little tender this morning! ;D

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by Fido_the_Cat on 11/08/06 at 19:19:45

Check your ego.... May have another DING in it. Funny, as soon as it happens you know exactly what happened.
Winterizing. That's when you find out what you have outgrown, or have worn for the last time.

Title: Re: Removing Battery & Sparks!
Post by Savage_Rob on 11/08/06 at 20:37:14

Fido_the_Cat wrote:

Winterizing. That's when you find out what you have outgrown, or have worn for the last time.

Trudat... or have to search for iit. You always have to be ready to swap back though. Supposed to be 88° F tomorrow. I hope they're right about 68° F on Saturday.