Métis 2 Bobber Build

So, yesterday around 11ish I posted my application to do the registration plate change on the bike back down to Elite Registrations in Devizes & this morning I had an email with the certificate from the DVLA confirming the swop. I can't believe how quick that was done, well impressed (y)
 
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So, yesterday around 11ish I posted my application to do the registration plate change on the bike back down to Elite Registrations in Devizes & this morning I had an email with the certificate from the DVLA confirming the swop. I can't believe how quick that was done, well impressed (y)
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They have to do them quick so you’re not waiting to be legal, and it’s all digital now.
Used to be you had to go to a DVLA office if you wanted a quick change.
 
And today the speedo packed up working when I went out to try it again. All the idiot lights work, but speedo needle was somewhat erratic to say the least. This bike is fighting me now, think it needs a good thrashing as Basel Fawlty would do !! :ROFLMAO:
 
Yesterday also revealed another problem, sort of battery related !
Over-charging, the Motogadget unit recorded an over-voltage up to 17.2v, which isn't, wasn't good news either for me or the lithium battery I was using !! :ROFLMAO:
Once the engine was running the battery voltage kept steadily rising with the regulator showing no signs of cutting in & keeping a steady charging voltage. Initially the regulator seem to be fine as this was one of the first things I checked when I'd got the engine running because at the time I was still planning to use a lithium battery & it's well documented about what over-charging can do to lithium batteries !!

The regulator I am using is supposed to be suitable for lithium batteries having its charging voltage clipped to between 13.7v to 14.2v I think. Clearly 17.2v isn't good, not even for a lead acid battery.
I do have a spare regulator & after checking my wiring & connections I decided to fit the spare & try it. This second regulator works perfectly so I'll use my spare & see if I can get a replacement for the first one I fitted. The problem might be though I'd bought the charging kit two years ago & although this is the first time it's been used I suspect the supplier will not be very keen to replace it under warranty. I've contacted them & explained the situation so I'll just have to see what they come back with, if anything 🤞
 
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