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Won't start after a week??
« on: September 17, 2006, 01:54:33 PM »
If I do not hook up a tender to my bike the battery goes low and will not crank her over. This will happen only after sitting a week. This bike sat for a long time and I think the battery has been damaged. Or maybe these need to be tendered if it sets for a while?? Anyone elso having this issue??? Thanks, kurt
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Re: Won't start after a week??
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2006, 02:19:34 PM »

Kurt, a week shouldn't do it in.  If the bike sat for a "long time" without a Tender on it, the battery is probably shot.  They never seem to completely recover from a full discharge.

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Re: Won't start after a week??
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2006, 03:46:50 PM »
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... They never seem to completely recover from a full discharge.
They do not recover. It is probably a good idea to replace the battery and keep the new one on tender from start when not riding. From what I have read once the cell looses its charge in can not completely recover to its full capacity.

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Re: Won't start after a week??
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2006, 10:12:00 PM »
It is still under warranty. I assume the dealer has a way of testing it. If I ride it to the dealer, it may charge up enough to pass the test. Worth a try... Thanks, Kurt
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Re: Won't start after a week??
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2006, 05:40:21 PM »
90% chance the battery has one dead cell in it!
change the battery befdore that sucker leaves you somewhere out in the boondocks!! [smiley=oops.gif]
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Re: Won't start after a week??
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2006, 06:11:49 PM »
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90% chance the battery has one dead cell in it!
change the battery befdore that sucker leaves you somewhere out in the boondocks!! [smiley=oops.gif]

The battery is a good bet, although the static current draw should be checked to make sure that it is within acceptable limits.

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