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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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So, It was nice today and I wanted to go for a ride. It's been 3 weeks since I fired her up last.


The battery is brand freakin' new. I'm thinking it's the starter relay?

what do you wise chaps think?

Thanks in advance!!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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I'm thinking your battery needs a good charge. Not a battery tender, but a good overnight charge.
 
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I'm thinking your battery needs a good charge. Not a battery tender, but a good overnight charge.
I agree.. sounds like a battery issue to me. Maybe even get your battery tested, maybe you got a dud?
 
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Originally Posted by Guzzi
I'm thinking your battery needs a good charge. Not a battery tender, but a good overnight charge.
I am thinking you are correct! Sounds like the ole new battery needs a good charging.
 
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I probably should have added this to the original post. I tried to jump start the bike. Still nothing. Could it still be the battery?
 
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Originally Posted by TorontoBobber
I probably should have added this to the original post. I tried to jump start the bike. Still nothing. Could it still be the battery?

is it in neutral?(it is, sorry) check all wires for looseness, check terminals for tightness. charge battery.
 
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Originally Posted by TorontoBobber
I probably should have added this to the original post. I tried to jump start the bike. Still nothing. Could it still be the battery?
Yes. It could also be bad connections.

How did you try to jump start it? Hopefully from a non running vehicle.
 
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is it in neutral?
I had to think about that one for a sec. but yes, it was most definitely in neutral
 
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Yes. It could also be bad connections.

How did you try to jump start it? Hopefully from a non running vehicle.
it was running. it's not supposed to be?!?!
 
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Originally Posted by TorontoBobber
it was running. it's not supposed to be?!?!
Always jump start a bike from a non running vehicle. Big difference in a cars charging system and a motorcycle.

http://www.motorbikelicense.com/can-...le-with-a-car/
 
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