Hi, Went for a quickie today. Stop the bike 3 times and the battery die the last time. Is there anyway to check the condition of battery without a multimeter? I have an R6 2009. Anyone knows if I should get a Canadian tire batter? thanks
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Did you charge the battery over the winter at all? How long were the trips before you stopped and parked it?
Did hit the highway? Did you stall the bike multiple times on the ride?
How many times did you stab the starter to get it going each time?
Were you stuck at very long stop lights while you had the brake light on? Was the blinker on at the light?
Is this the original battery?
Did hit the highway? Did you stall the bike multiple times on the ride?
How many times did you stab the starter to get it going each time?
Were you stuck at very long stop lights while you had the brake light on? Was the blinker on at the light?
Is this the original battery?
I charged once a month over the winter. put it back on the bike a week ago. Didnt ride it.. started her a few times. took her out today. Started np than stoped 3 times in a short 10 min ride around the block to do some errands. The last time it didnt start.
Does it sound drain? I know i know i should just get it check
Does it sound drain? I know i know i should just get it check
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Sounds like it's not charging to me.
1. Go buy a multimeter, they're cheap.
2. Test voltage while not running - should be between 12-13v
3. Test voltage while running - should be 14v or greater.
If it's not greater than 14v while running you have a charging issue, if it is greater than 14v while running you have a battery issue.
1. Go buy a multimeter, they're cheap.
2. Test voltage while not running - should be between 12-13v
3. Test voltage while running - should be 14v or greater.
If it's not greater than 14v while running you have a charging issue, if it is greater than 14v while running you have a battery issue.
GateKeeper
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GateKeeper
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yup, your right, don't check anything in way of charging system.....
just go and spend 70 to 150 bucks on a new battery and your issues will go away...
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just go and spend 70 to 150 bucks on a new battery and your issues will go away...
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Let me help you with this bike repair 101
1. likely an old battery
2. he wants to check the battery without a multimeter, uhmkay
3. battery has been charging over winter
4. battery is now dead and likely would need to be replaced...wait for it...wait for it...anyways
5. now you put in a new battery and check the entire charging system properly with a multimeter
6. he will have to replace the battery regardless...ride bike for an hour or 3 and check the battery again
7. now if NEW battery runs low he will know on restarts
NOW you know that you have another problem with the charging system likely the rectifier on that bike but none the less you will KNOW IT IS NOT the battery. Just put the battery on a good trickle charger and it will be fine.
or we would go with your idea and start replacing the MOST EXPENSIVE components to the charging system first.
new battery $40-$80 do it yourself 5 minute job + $10 multimeter
new rectifier iirc $300
new alternator I forget but likely in the $300+ range
labour to change the alternator, current shop rates ~$100 per hour plus taxes you can bet it will be at least 30 minutes
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'09 bike, so the battery is 6-7yrs old? that's about the life span. whether or not that battery is the problem in this instance its time for a new one anyway.
And before the "why spend $80.00 when you don't need to" starts, you need to, its called preventative maintenance.
And before the "why spend $80.00 when you don't need to" starts, you need to, its called preventative maintenance.
AL3RT
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hey jin27us,
batteries are like women, they need to be looked after or they give you a cold back.
I have an extra AGM battery EverStart ES14BS. Brand new, never used.
Find out if it fits your bike and it's yours for a beer.
ccasion5:
Iceman
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Don't go to crappy tire, royal distributing sells yuasa batteries cheaper than CT sells motomaster. Or see Glen at Flying Squirrel. You likely do need a battery, but check it first, only takes five minutes, depending where your battery is located.
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And giants among men own load testers.
Did you not read the whole story? And what's with the slashes? Are you having a keyboard stroke??
He charged the battery over winter, went for a few rides, and then it died. It drained while running which is impossible unless the charging system wasn't charging the bike while running. Even according to your theory(3).... it was on a charger over winter so that's why it worked when he initially started it.... well the bike itself IS a charger while it's running... lol so why didn't it charge it enough to start it after he stopped it??
But hey, do whatever you want instead of testing anything first, makes no sense but it's your money!
Its Spring, alright...
