Just a dead battery? - SV650.org

15-08-05, 07:49 AM

I’ve recently replaced the battery on the bike and I’ve had 3 weeks of trouble free riding. However I left the bike standing for a week and when I tried to start it was dead. I thought this was a bit strange however I do have a datatool but surely it shouldn’t drain it this quickly?

Anyway, I had it on charge for 2 days before it would start again – doh! So I start riding again, no problems.

This morning (it hadn’t been ridden since Friday evening) it starts up fine, which I’m rather pleased with! Get a mile down the road, it coughs twice and on the second cough it dies. On the side of the road and like hell I can get it started, so I push it into a side road. I managed to get it started so I dropped it back home and took the car in.

Is this just related to the battery? The place I brought it from have offered to take a look to see if there is a fault with the battery but I’m worried it’s with the bike!

Natasha

15-08-05, 08:44 AM

It does sound a lot like a battery problem, maybe the first time you left the parking lights on! but to take 2 days to charge up sounds wrong, unless the plates are bent.

I leave my bike outside at work while Im away all week and ut starts no problem on the weekend

15-08-05, 08:59 AM

Had a battery problem over the weekend, left the ignition key on while i was fiddling with the lights. When I was done couldn't get it to fire up and realised battery was dead. Went down the road for a charger and the guy told me there were all sorts, one would take uo to 3 days and one would charge overnight, so took the overnight one and I was able to fire her up within 3 hours. It all depends on tehcharegr you have.

Having said that the battery shouldn't go dry just because you leave the bike for a week, I've left it for longer than that (up to 5 weeks) and when I come back it fires up ok. I have a datatool system too. Sounds like there is a problem, how long you had the bike for, did you have any electrical works done recently? May be something is wrongly connected. Would be a good idea to have it checked.

15-08-05, 02:01 PM

I just to leave my hornet for several months and it would start up no problem - so 1 week is quite surprising!

N

15-08-05, 02:45 PM

It may be more than the battery... i had this on my GSXR a few weeks ago, ended up being the Alternator (which needed replaced), and i had to replace the Rectifier too....

It sounds like it may be more than just a battery problem.... but is hard to tell over the internet

15-08-05, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeJay

It sounds like it may be more than just a battery problem.... but is hard to tell over the internet

You dont say....

Yep. Sounds like a dead battery to me. PM Balddood, he'll sort you out.

15-08-05, 03:26 PM

My zx6 if I leave it for a week with alarm on will be almost flat..2 weeks for sure, I dont have power to the garage so use a solar power charger which puts in enough to cover the alarm drain.

15-08-05, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeJay

It may be more than the battery... i had this on my GSXR a few weeks ago, ended up being the Alternator (which needed replaced), and i had to replace the Rectifier too....

It sounds like it may be more than just a battery problem.... but is hard to tell over the internet

hmmm that may be something I have to explore.

Richie · 15-08-05, 05:07 PM

Some batteries die slowly, fact.
recharge the battery on a low slow charge,
Do not put it back on the bike until after you've taken it to a local garage and ask them to do a discharge test on it, with a fully charged battery this should only take the garage a max of 15-20 seconds to tell you if the battery goosed or not. ( they should do it free of charge, as it doesn't cost anything to test...but maybe there might be a small charge if they need to fill the cell's with distilled water.)
If the battery is good then your looking at other things, ie lose leads or faulty generator (alternater) or rectifier pack.
but get the battery charged and tested first, that way you'll know for sure.

Richie

fizzwheel · 15-08-05, 05:42 PM

Natasha I have a spare battery I dont mind loaning you if you want to make a trip to Yeovil so we can swap it over if that helps

15-08-05, 07:49 AM	#1
Natasha Guest Posts: n/a	Just a dead battery? I’ve recently replaced the battery on the bike and I’ve had 3 weeks of trouble free riding. However I left the bike standing for a week and when I tried to start it was dead. I thought this was a bit strange however I do have a datatool but surely it shouldn’t drain it this quickly? Anyway, I had it on charge for 2 days before it would start again – doh! So I start riding again, no problems. This morning (it hadn’t been ridden since Friday evening) it starts up fine, which I’m rather pleased with! Get a mile down the road, it coughs twice and on the second cough it dies. On the side of the road and like hell I can get it started, so I push it into a side road. I managed to get it started so I dropped it back home and took the car in. Is this just related to the battery? The place I brought it from have offered to take a look to see if there is a fault with the battery but I’m worried it’s with the bike! Natasha

15-08-05, 05:07 PM	#9
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Some batteries die slowly, fact. recharge the battery on a low slow charge, Do not put it back on the bike until after you've taken it to a local garage and ask them to do a discharge test on it, with a fully charged battery this should only take the garage a max of 15-20 seconds to tell you if the battery goosed or not. ( they should do it free of charge, as it doesn't cost anything to test...but maybe there might be a small charge if they need to fill the cell's with distilled water.) If the battery is good then your looking at other things, ie lose leads or faulty generator (alternater) or rectifier pack. but get the battery charged and tested first, that way you'll know for sure. Richie __________________ My Flickr photos

15-08-05, 05:42 PM	#10
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Natasha I have a spare battery I dont mind loaning you if you want to make a trip to Yeovil so we can swap it over if that helps __________________ 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

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15-08-05, 08:44 AM	#2
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	It does sound a lot like a battery problem, maybe the first time you left the parking lights on! but to take 2 days to charge up sounds wrong, unless the plates are bent. I leave my bike outside at work while Im away all week and ut starts no problem on the weekend

15-08-05, 08:59 AM	#3
Noufy Guest Posts: n/a	Had a battery problem over the weekend, left the ignition key on while i was fiddling with the lights. When I was done couldn't get it to fire up and realised battery was dead. Went down the road for a charger and the guy told me there were all sorts, one would take uo to 3 days and one would charge overnight, so took the overnight one and I was able to fire her up within 3 hours. It all depends on tehcharegr you have. Having said that the battery shouldn't go dry just because you leave the bike for a week, I've left it for longer than that (up to 5 weeks) and when I come back it fires up ok. I have a datatool system too. Sounds like there is a problem, how long you had the bike for, did you have any electrical works done recently? May be something is wrongly connected. Would be a good idea to have it checked.

15-08-05, 02:01 PM	#4
Natasha Guest Posts: n/a	I just to leave my hornet for several months and it would start up no problem - so 1 week is quite surprising! N

15-08-05, 02:45 PM	#5
DeeJay Guest Posts: n/a	It may be more than the battery... i had this on my GSXR a few weeks ago, ended up being the Alternator (which needed replaced), and i had to replace the Rectifier too.... It sounds like it may be more than just a battery problem.... but is hard to tell over the internet

15-08-05, 03:26 PM	#7
zx6man Guest Posts: n/a	My zx6 if I leave it for a week with alarm on will be almost flat..2 weeks for sure, I dont have power to the garage so use a solar power charger which puts in enough to cover the alarm drain.