most people seem to like the stabila compact , a few have repored water issues , sorry i dont have any pics

come on post a link ! so we can all have a laugh !

 

I would guess quite a few are still going as well ! even if crash repaired !
 

lol just type in the word  "salute " in the search bar at the top
 quite a few threads about it or mention it !
its as old as the hills from a prevoius incarnation of the fazer owners  unofficial forum

Very sad . I'm sure there was a Mel on the previous site might not be their same . But still very sad

To be honest i was thinking tank size more than anything looking at the bike frame and body work its got to be less than 3 gallons in old money
 

well I should have done one thing at a time
for now I cleaned the connectors under the tank as i cant find the connectors I got to replace the old one and fitted a new charged battery
 
 reading are now
 ignition off 12.40 - 12.60 volts  same with ignition on , engine running no lights 13.40 t 13.60 volts and the same 13.40 to 13.60 volts with the light fuse back in and lights on !
 so I am guessing those are ruffly right ?
 
cheers for the help
 
 
 

cheers jim  I've ordered a new battery anyway ridden the bike round with the light fuse out and the battery is still dead its been on charge for four hours as well but even on fast charge it was only taking 1 amp on the charger dial
 

yep did that
 
 the voltaged doesnt change more than 0.1 - 0.2  it just sits around  12-12.20 volts
 

not to sure whats going on here but im eating batterys one a year every year , or at least thats what it feels like
 meter test readings are
ingniton turn off batter read 12- 12.20 volts
start the engine and it still reads 12-12.20 volts
 mate said about my headlights causing issues i have the phillps lights fitted
 
 took the fuse out as mine are wired on dip perminantly  13.40-13.60 volts
could this be my regulator dying ? or some thing else
 
 any addvice welcome
 no Im not going to scrap it and buy a gen two !
 

thats very impressive !