battery is dead
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battery is dead
I left my ignition turned on today during my lunch break. Ok, it was more than a break - it was for about 2 hours. Anyway, now I have a dead battery and was forced to drive my cage back to work.
What is the proper procedure for charging the battery back up? I have a battery charger that I use for my vehicles, but I wasn't sure if I could just hook it up as it is or if there is anything special I need to do?
Thanks in advance...
What is the proper procedure for charging the battery back up? I have a battery charger that I use for my vehicles, but I wasn't sure if I could just hook it up as it is or if there is anything special I need to do?
Thanks in advance...
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You need a one amp charger, preferably one that monitors the charge. Most car chargers are too big for the small motorcycle battery. If you have just a straight charger, leave it on for at least 12 hours.
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I wonder what would happen if you get a boost then ride for a good hour or so and see if it starts up. But you def need a trickle charger sooner or later. 40$ or so.
PS don't feel bad lots of us have done that ,last year I called my local service tek and she just had it changed out for me under warrenty,after I pulled exactly your stunt! I boosted mine with the car (ignition off) and rode it in to save the tow charge! Lucky I guess.
PS don't feel bad lots of us have done that ,last year I called my local service tek and she just had it changed out for me under warrenty,after I pulled exactly your stunt! I boosted mine with the car (ignition off) and rode it in to save the tow charge! Lucky I guess.
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A 19 amp battery with 0 % charge, according to my service manual, charge times (approx.):
3 amp charger=6hours and 40 minutes
6 amp charger=3 hours 20 minutes
I would get the battery up to 12 volts then throw a battery tender plus on it and see what you get, the plus tenders have to see some voltage before they start working.
3 amp charger=6hours and 40 minutes
6 amp charger=3 hours 20 minutes
I would get the battery up to 12 volts then throw a battery tender plus on it and see what you get, the plus tenders have to see some voltage before they start working.
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Cruiser
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From: Republic of Texas
I'll admit to leaving my ignition on over night. Yeah, stupid. Trickle charger wouldn't charge it. 2 amp car charger wouldn't charge it. 10 amp car charger got it going, but the batter was shot. It would hold a charge for a couple of days, but left me stranded, once. I had to buy a new one. Yeah, stupid.
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