ZX14Mike
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posted October 15, 2009 08:47 PM
Battery
Last night my bike wouldnt turn over lights lit up but apparently not enough juice to crank the bike over, tried to push start it unsuccessfully then tried the starter button one more time and it fired up............do you think the battery is toast and I should just get a new one or could it be a fluke?
Battery is 39 months old, i've been riding the bike a good amount for the last 3-4 weeks but prior to that very little for about 5 months.
  
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Bently
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posted October 15, 2009 09:06 PM
Did you check to see if the terminals on the battery are tight. I had same problem awhile back and mine was loose. if they are tight have your dealer check the battery they should be able to tell you if it is any good
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ZX14Mike
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posted October 15, 2009 09:16 PM
Thanks, i'll do that this weekend.
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masszx14
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posted October 15, 2009 09:35 PM
And now it's time to upgrade to a Speedcell!
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BobC
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posted October 15, 2009 11:27 PM
I keep my bike plugged into an Optimate charger while it's in the garage, it's the same age as yours ZX14Mike and ok so far.
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 16, 2009 05:45 PM
Yep check the terminals for tightness and cleanliness cause sometimes there can be buildup on the terminals. Also give the battery a nice overnight trickle charge.
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HiMile14
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posted October 17, 2009 01:49 AM
 Edited By: HiMile14 on 17 Oct 2009 09:51
Batteries under normal conditions are good for 2-3 years, if yours is this old go get a new one. There was a day where batteries lasted 5 to 7 years and just riding daily kept them charged.
Maybe it has been my experience but it seems FI adds a demand to the common battery that seems to zap them after 3 years (and I keep mine on a battery tender when I don't ride for a time). If the is any growth on the terminals and your battery is new take it back to the Manufacture it is leaking and although I have not seen issues with the battery it could destroy the wiring over time.
Hope this helps
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Bently
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posted October 17, 2009 10:09 AM
My 06 has origanal battery and is still good! and my bike sits 4 months out of the year
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 17, 2009 10:15 AM
Mine is the original 06 battery too . It went completely dead for some reason after the thieves stole her ,but it charged right back up .
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