Battery overcharging.

[Ian Wegg]

Yesterday as a quick fix to keep on the road, I removed the wire across the dynamo terminals. Now the dynamo isn't charging, but the battery isn't spirting acid out. I'm only planning short trips and I'll use the battery conditioner when garaged. In the meantime I'll resource the correct resistor and sometime soon fit it and make the 3rd brush adjustment. 

The suggestion of using headlights sounds feasible, except they don't work either ... another job on my to do list!

Thanks once again for the comprehensive replies.