Hey Guys,

I'm starting to get some starter kickback when starting the bike cold...even using my compression releases.
Typically, this is caused by a weak battery.
My battery is the OEM battery, 3 years old.
Only this year have I started using my Battery Tender, religiously.

Question is, is 3 years about the average lifespan of these batteries?

Thanks!

 

Depending on where you live & how often you ride... But 3 years is NOT UNCOMMON for a battery to fail.
I changed mine out at about 5 years old (on the RKC) just in case before leaving on a 6K putt..

 

Yep, 3 years is normal for one to shoot craps, some last longer some less. You could take the battery in and have it load tested, to find out for sure.

 

Sounds like a warning sign. At three years old, I'd just replace it.

 

I wouldn't risk getting stranded and replace it now.

 

Yeap its time to replace it, or I would if it were me.

 

I would replace the batt before that kickback damages the starter drive