Stupid question after some drinking

Kitdog · July 7th, 2010, 03:53 AM

so I was helping a friend work on his car tonight and sharing some left over drinks from the 4th and it occurred to me while replacing his alternator... do our bikes have a similar system to charge our batteries? Or do I need to charge my battery from time to time.

adouglas · July 7th, 2010, 04:40 AM

Yes, the bike has an alternator.

If you live where it's cold enough to park the bike for the winter, then yes, it needs to be charged before spring, preferably using a good maintenance charger like a Battery Tender... just plug it in when you winterize the bike, then unplug in the spring and fire that sucker up.

BTW, and just my opinion, but working on a car (or bike) when under the influence is, um... how should I put this... STUPID. Sorry, but there it is.

How would you react if you took your car in for service and the mechanic told you he'd done the work after drinking? "Oh, that's cool, I'm sure you did it right...."

I don't think so.

Go check your work. You might have forgotten something important.

Kitdog · July 7th, 2010, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Yes, the bike has an alternator.

If you live where it's cold enough to park the bike for the winter, then yes, it needs to be charged before spring, preferably using a good maintenance charger like a Battery Tender... just plug it in when you winterize the bike, then unplug in the spring and fire that sucker up.

Thanks that's what I was wondering...

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

BTW, and just my opinion, but working on a car (or bike) when under the influence is, um... how should I put this... STUPID. Sorry, but there it is.

How would you react if you took your car in for service and the mechanic told you he'd done the work after drinking? "Oh, that's cool, I'm sure you did it right...."

I don't think so.

Go check your work. You might have forgotten something important.

I agree but I'm sure installing a new alternator and belt in a 64 beetle after a 6 pack between 3 guys should be o.k.

adouglas · July 7th, 2010, 11:59 AM

"But I thought YOU hooked up the fuel line."

"Me? I was getting you another brewski! I thought you did it!"

Kitdog · July 7th, 2010, 12:26 PM

I mean really after 2 beers? it was the alternator, a strap to hold it down, 2 wires, and a belt, no fuel lines, or anything else. I can see if we were doing the valves or brakes even worse. but really? I suppose you would say that I shouldn't cook while drinking wine because I may poison my family.

wvninja · July 7th, 2010, 12:36 PM

wow ez the guy threw back a beer im sure he was so intoxicated he couldn't function. Obviously no you wouldn't expect a mechanic to be drunk while on the job. u r paying him for his services... u dont go to work drunk do u? i know i dont .. but that doesnt stop me from having alcohol on my personal time. lighten up .. grab a beer sounds like u need one

adouglas · July 7th, 2010, 01:01 PM

Relax, guys, just making a joke.

The original post didn't say anything about how much had been consumed.

Though I stopped drinking last year (and have lost a bunch of weight and gained a lot of health in the process), I never begrudge anyone the urge to have a cold one.

Kitdog · July 7th, 2010, 01:11 PM

My ex's uncle blew off his index finger drinking while attempting to tune the trigger on a pistol he owns. I am all for appropriate consumption of alcohol. congrats on your health changes adouglas, I am always inspired by people who make changes to improve their health.

July 7th, 2010, 03:53 AM	#1
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	Stupid question after some drinking so I was helping a friend work on his car tonight and sharing some left over drinks from the 4th and it occurred to me while replacing his alternator... do our bikes have a similar system to charge our batteries? Or do I need to charge my battery from time to time. __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

July 7th, 2010, 12:26 PM	#5
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	I mean really after 2 beers? it was the alternator, a strap to hold it down, 2 wires, and a belt, no fuel lines, or anything else. I can see if we were doing the valves or brakes even worse. but really? I suppose you would say that I shouldn't cook while drinking wine because I may poison my family. __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

July 7th, 2010, 12:36 PM	#6
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	wow ez the guy threw back a beer im sure he was so intoxicated he couldn't function. Obviously no you wouldn't expect a mechanic to be drunk while on the job. u r paying him for his services... u dont go to work drunk do u? i know i dont .. but that doesnt stop me from having alcohol on my personal time. lighten up .. grab a beer sounds like u need one __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

July 7th, 2010, 01:11 PM	#8
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	My ex's uncle blew off his index finger drinking while attempting to tune the trigger on a pistol he owns. I am all for appropriate consumption of alcohol. congrats on your health changes adouglas, I am always inspired by people who make changes to improve their health. __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

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July 7th, 2010, 04:40 AM	#2
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Yes, the bike has an alternator. If you live where it's cold enough to park the bike for the winter, then yes, it needs to be charged before spring, preferably using a good maintenance charger like a Battery Tender... just plug it in when you winterize the bike, then unplug in the spring and fire that sucker up. BTW, and just my opinion, but working on a car (or bike) when under the influence is, um... how should I put this... STUPID. Sorry, but there it is. How would you react if you took your car in for service and the mechanic told you he'd done the work after drinking? "Oh, that's cool, I'm sure you did it right...." I don't think so. Go check your work. You might have forgotten something important.

July 7th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	"But I thought YOU hooked up the fuel line." "Me? I was getting you another brewski! I thought you did it!"

July 7th, 2010, 01:01 PM	#7
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Relax, guys, just making a joke. The original post didn't say anything about how much had been consumed. Though I stopped drinking last year (and have lost a bunch of weight and gained a lot of health in the process), I never begrudge anyone the urge to have a cold one.