[DianeinNM]

Wow, thanks! With all your help, I've checked my voltage at various times, known to keep the bike running while I stopped for a breakfast burrito (just in case it was borderline and hadn't charged up much on the way there) on my way to work, got there and back with a new confidence, and checked the voltage when I got home. The battery seems fine, and the charging system is working admirably. Voltage on return home was 12.85

I also have the equipment I need to keep it that way, a charger in case I'm going to be off it for more than a week, and a voltmeter to know what's going on.

Thanks to all, and I'll keep hanging out here until I have my next question.

:-) Diane