Robbo
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If the guy that sold you the SV did replace the battery with new, then it’s about 1.5 yrs old. Until it depletes to a resting voltage below 12.45 I think you’ll be okay.
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Another Battery Question
- Thread starter Merkid
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If the guy that sold you the SV did replace the battery with new, then it’s about 1.5 yrs old. Until it depletes to a resting voltage below 12.45 I think you’ll be okay.
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He came in his truck, had the battery with him, and installed it on the bike. I didn't see him pull it out of a box or anything. So, I'm guessing it was old and he just charged it and put it back in. I would have done the same if I were selling my bike
Time to bite the bullet and buy a new battery I guess...damn I wasn't expecting to shell out for a battery this season.
Riceburner
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When it stops starting the bike after proper charging....it's done.
boyoboy
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to load test at home; you can measure the voltage while cranking over the engine - you should have 9.5 or higher.
12.5-12.6 resting isn't a written in stone thing- but for me that is where things are when they START to go - some say 12.4
but with todays electronics it is good to have a stronger rather than a weaker battery for trouble free running. ditto for winter temps.
12.5-12.6 resting isn't a written in stone thing- but for me that is where things are when they START to go - some say 12.4
but with todays electronics it is good to have a stronger rather than a weaker battery for trouble free running. ditto for winter temps.
Top tip - I have found Parts Source is more likely to have a tester that can handle powersports batteries than CT is. Sometimes CT doesn't even know that they can't test them until you hand them the battery and they realize the machine won't let them punch in a CCA value that low
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