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So about 2 weeks ago I accidentally left my lights on overnight and drained the battery, used a battery tender to charge it back up and since it hasn't been the same. Most start up's (cold start) aux lights come on, switch to ignition and all power dies, do that maybe 2 more times and it stays on long enough for me to get started and rolling. Riding around all day, all over town still hasn't charged the battery up enough to fix this issue. So it leads me to to think maybe something else is wrong? Today I was riding to work and it died on me at 45 mph, clutched in and rode it onto the sidewalk. Got it started back up again and made it to work. Died the same way to me 2 more times coming home just now, and this is the error code its throwing now. Prior to today there was no error codes, because I was checking trying to see if I could figure out what was going on if it was a bad cell in the battery or some other problem. I can't find this code anywhere though? Are the 2014's different?
So about 2 weeks ago I accidentally left my lights on overnight and drained the battery, used a battery tender to charge it back up and since it hasn't been the same. Most start up's (cold start) aux lights come on, switch to ignition and all power dies, do that maybe 2 more times and it stays on long enough for me to get started and rolling. Riding around all day, all over town still hasn't charged the battery up enough to fix this issue. So it leads me to to think maybe something else is wrong? Today I was riding to work and it died on me at 45 mph, clutched in and rode it onto the sidewalk. Got it started back up again and made it to work. Died the same way to me 2 more times coming home just now, and this is the error code its throwing now. Prior to today there was no error codes, because I was checking trying to see if I could figure out what was going on if it was a bad cell in the battery or some other problem. I can't find this code anywhere though? Are the 2014's different?
Not sure about the 2014 but my 2013 had an issue with the battery that was covered under warranty. Something to do with the Voltage Regulator. Good luck.
A tender isn't always the best device to recover a dead battery. If you have access to a traditional battery charger that would be a better beasty. Remove the battery from the bike and charge it over night. If you still have doubts about it you can get it load tested for free at many auto parts stores. If your bike is under warranty visit your dealer.
Get into the habit of taking your key out of the bike in future!
So about 2 weeks ago I accidentally left my lights on overnight and drained the battery, used a battery tender to charge it back up and since it hasn't been the same. Most start up's (cold start) aux lights come on, switch to ignition and all power dies, do that maybe 2 more times and it stays on long enough for me to get started and rolling. Riding around all day, all over town still hasn't charged the battery up enough to fix this issue. So it leads me to to think maybe something else is wrong? Today I was riding to work and it died on me at 45 mph, clutched in and rode it onto the sidewalk. Got it started back up again and made it to work. Died the same way to me 2 more times coming home just now, and this is the error code its throwing now. Prior to today there was no error codes, because I was checking trying to see if I could figure out what was going on if it was a bad cell in the battery or some other problem. I can't find this code anywhere though? Are the 2014's different?
Can't help with the 2014 error codes, but it's a pretty sure bet that you have a problem with the charging system or a loose connection if it's dying while you're riding. The charging system should provide enough power to keep the bike running...even with a bad battery.
For those who checked in here that error code is an ignition error code. Apparently within my ignition module (the spot where you put your key in) the wire that goes into the back is not making a consistent connection and acting as if it has turned back off. So push that cable in causes a regular strong normal start. Waiting for my new module to come in now.
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2014 48 - Battery/ Electrical problem?
