Help for stuck KBer? (Picton)

[TomJ]

thanks to all who offered help. Phil made it to Dunedin and the bike is currently in the shop getting fixed...we hope!

I know he really appreciated all the goodwill and contact numbers

[Coldrider]

So how far can one go on a non charging battery?

[shafty]

I have a good mate heading for Dunedin but Alternator has gone on his '04 Busa. Crash starting is getting wearing and it is first long trip with better half on the back. He really needs to buy battery charger in Piton/Blenheim or serious help with Alternator which is hard to find on Easter weekend. he is currently on ferry crossing to Picton. Anyone able to help or give suggestions?

thanks

Pleased to read he made it OK, and what a bummer on a trip like that;

Big 'UPs" to those who offerred help and advice - a neat Community we have

I would have thought a 2004 bike losing its alterntor is a bit on the nose huh?

[TomJ]

So how far can one go on a non charging battery?

Taupo to Dunedin isn't too bad!

[TomJ]

Pleased to read he made it OK, and what a bummer on a trip like that;

Big 'UPs" to those who offerred help and advice - a neat Community we have

I would have thought a 2004 bike losing its alterntor is a bit on the nose huh?

Agreed that situations like this bring out the best side of KB. Regarding the trip they got home yesterday and overall had a great time. The people they met and who were so helpful went a long way to salvaging what could have been a poor first tour of the SI.