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Old 25-09-23, 09:18 PM   #1
Tigerrrr.......
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Default Battery issue - don't know what to think

Just had my 2003 SV650S in for a service. I don't ride it very often but it's on an Optimate in the garage 24/7. The Optimate has always shown a green status light.

When I took it out the garage to ride it to the dealer and pushed the start button, it fired up immediately as usual.

The dealer called me later and said they'd run the bike but it had died and the battery needed replaced.

What I can't understand is why the battery needs replaced. I know it's the original battery and is 20 years old which is way over its normal service life but the Optimate shows it's in perfect condition.

Am I missing something?

Thanks.
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