It happened again this spring: The classics were kissed awake. And where enthusiasts of modern motorcycles were again confronted en masse with inadequately performing batteries and totally licensed scoops and fuel systems by the current excise juice, three comrades made their call rounds.
The WL, the KMZ and the A Ford were put away as usual after the last ride. After that they had slept and slept for months. Without battery monitoring, without stabilizers or additives in the tank.
The tradition of the trio wants them to start their classics on the same spring day. Without charging the battery, without having done anything about the fuel system.
Of course the classics started without a hitch. But the main prize went to the Harley this time. He started with the usual starting ritual after three kicks. With still 1,5 Volt between the poles of the battery.