My bike is dead - SV650.org

13-08-08, 04:20 PM

It has been lying for 8 weeks, and I bunged the trickle charger on today, and I'm getting a red light on the charger, which is good apparently, but tried to start it after 5 hours on it and nowt-dead as a dead thing.

No lights, not even neutral, just nothing. Does this sound like a new battery job or something electrical? I do have hot grips wired to the battery and they are dead too, but they weren't left on. Any ideas? It's def not the kill switch, cos I've done that before. I'm not very mechanically minded so speak slowly.....;o)

13-08-08, 04:27 PM

You'd need to test the battery with a multi-meter to really know, could be just a blown fuse.

13-08-08, 04:47 PM

Ok, I think I can manage that, thankyou!

DarrenSV650S · 13-08-08, 04:52 PM

Shouldn't you have put the trickle charger on 8 weeks ago?

fizzwheel · 13-08-08, 04:58 PM

Sounds like your battery has passed the point of no return. Have you got an alarm ? they really do knackered the battery if its left to stand for any length of time.

As Grinch says get somebody to check the voltage on the battery befoer you shell out for a new one just to be certain. But I'd be reasonably confident that its the battery thats causing the problem.

TSM · 13-08-08, 05:54 PM

checked the main fuse on the starter relay? with that blown it would mean nothing works.

Even fairly dead batt would likley have some juice to just put dim lights on i think.

ScottishRawker · 13-08-08, 06:02 PM

is the key in the ignition and turned to on??

was worth a shot :S

have you tried to bumpstart it? or jump start?

Adam

13-08-08, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

Shouldn't you have put the trickle charger on 8 weeks ago?

No **** sherlock

13-08-08, 07:21 PM

Did the multimeter, showed dead battery. Jumped it off oh's bike, and then it's had a run and seems to be ok. Thanks guys, was getting worried there! Haven't been able to ride recently as have been having various balance problems, but will remember to trickle charge next time.

13-08-08, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Sounds like your battery has passed the point of no return. Have you got an alarm ? they really do knackered the battery if its left to stand for any length of time.

As Grinch says get somebody to check the voltage on the battery befoer you shell out for a new one just to be certain. But I'd be reasonably confident that its the battery thats causing the problem.

I don't have an alarm, but I think the hot grips may have been left on - by oh, but he's denying it

Thankyou.

13-08-08, 04:20 PM	#1
shonadoll Guest Posts: n/a	My bike is dead It has been lying for 8 weeks, and I bunged the trickle charger on today, and I'm getting a red light on the charger, which is good apparently, but tried to start it after 5 hours on it and nowt-dead as a dead thing. No lights, not even neutral, just nothing. Does this sound like a new battery job or something electrical? I do have hot grips wired to the battery and they are dead too, but they weren't left on. Any ideas? It's def not the kill switch, cos I've done that before. I'm not very mechanically minded so speak slowly.....;o)

13-08-08, 04:27 PM	#2
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My bike is dead You'd need to test the battery with a multi-meter to really know, could be just a blown fuse.

13-08-08, 04:47 PM	#3
shonadoll Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My bike is dead Ok, I think I can manage that, thankyou!

13-08-08, 04:52 PM	#4
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: My bike is dead Shouldn't you have put the trickle charger on 8 weeks ago?

13-08-08, 04:58 PM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: My bike is dead Sounds like your battery has passed the point of no return. Have you got an alarm ? they really do knackered the battery if its left to stand for any length of time. As Grinch says get somebody to check the voltage on the battery befoer you shell out for a new one just to be certain. But I'd be reasonably confident that its the battery thats causing the problem. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

13-08-08, 05:54 PM	#6
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: My bike is dead checked the main fuse on the starter relay? with that blown it would mean nothing works. Even fairly dead batt would likley have some juice to just put dim lights on i think. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

13-08-08, 06:02 PM	#7
ScottishRawker Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 441	Re: My bike is dead is the key in the ignition and turned to on?? was worth a shot :S have you tried to bumpstart it? or jump start? Adam

13-08-08, 07:21 PM	#9
shonadoll Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My bike is dead Did the multimeter, showed dead battery. Jumped it off oh's bike, and then it's had a run and seems to be ok. Thanks guys, was getting worried there! Haven't been able to ride recently as have been having various balance problems, but will remember to trickle charge next time.

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