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RE: Dead battery question - White Dog_imp - 05-20-2017

You might want to see if your battery tender is good for an AGM or Gel battery. I've got 3 of the older style that I need to throw away, as their charge rate is not high enough for AGM or Gel. Batteries are weird. They tend to go south all at once. Back in the old days, the starter would start turning slower and slower. Today, they go click, click, click.

Dead battery question - Pauley - 05-20-2017

I still have the original battery in my 2013. I keep it on a battery tender when it's parked. I test it with a volt meter (static and loaded) periodically. Still performing well but it's age is making me nervous. I carry a battery tender booster in my bag to jump it if I have to. [Image: 0ad6553c952f31c7d9e80994439b56e3.jpg]. Don't want to get stranded. I might preemptively replace it soon but I want to squeeze all the life out it I can.

RE: Dead battery question - TINK_imp - 05-20-2017

Bump Stating...

Be aware of the fact that your battery will need to provide enough juice to power the fuel injection and electronic ignition.

Unlike days of old when you could bump start a bike (with points and carbs) that had a completely dead battery.

RE: Dead battery question - MikeD_imp - 05-21-2017

(05-10-2017, 10:43 AM)chandler_imp Wrote:
(05-10-2017, 08:36 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: If you put a battery tender lead on, make sure you got your battery bolts tight.

Just in case do you know how to bump start your bike?


I checked the connections earlier and they look tight.
Funny enough, I watched 2 YouTube videos yesterday about how to bump start a bike. I thought about trying it but I was short on time.
I'm thinking it might be wise to go ahead and replace the battery. The AMG battery threads are convincing me.


2013 Honda CB1100


I checked the connections earlier and they look tight.
Funny enough, I watched 2 YouTube videos yesterday about how to bump start a bike. I thought about trying it but I was short on time.
I'm thinking it might be wise to go ahead and replace the battery. The AMG battery threads are convincing me.


2013 Honda CB1100
The CB is pretty easy to bump start if you're on a hill or have someone to push. I had to do it a couple weeks ago. Fortunately, there was someone there to push and a nice hill. Bumped it in 2nd and started right up.

RE: Dead battery question - Carguy1959_imp - 05-21-2017

I had to bump start mine on flat ground by myself, nobody to push. I barely got it moving and it started right up. Just be sure you are ready to pull the clutch lever in as soon as it starts so it doesn't jump causing you to lose control. Even with the battery low, the fuel injection pressurizes itself to supply fuel. If the battery is completely dead, that might become an issue.

RE: Dead battery question - MikeD_imp - 05-21-2017

Good to know, carguy. Were you in 1st or 2nd?

RE: Dead battery question - cooldrum_imp - 05-21-2017

(05-20-2017, 03:10 PM)Pauley_imp Wrote: I still have the original battery in my 2013. I keep it on a battery tender when it's parked. I test it with a volt meter (static and loaded) periodically. Still performing well but it's age is making me nervous. I carry a battery tender booster in my bag to jump it if I have to. [Image: 0ad6553c952f31c7d9e80994439b56e3.jpg]. Don't want to get stranded. I might preemptively replace it soon but I want to squeeze all the life out it I can.

Pauley, I have a 2013 and I just replaced my battery. It's a matter of time before it just goes kaput. I didn't want to be on the road with it dying and mumbling a few words. It may start up fine at home and then you stop for gas somewhere and it doesn't even click. The batteries just quit without much warning. After I put in the new one, starts up just like it should. Good luck on squeezing all the life out of it. If you're on the top of Mt. Diablo, then you could just coast down. Smile

RE: Dead battery question - Carguy1959_imp - 05-22-2017

(05-21-2017, 07:31 AM)MikeD_imp Wrote: Good to know, carguy. Were you in 1st or 2nd?
I was in first gear...

RE: Dead battery question - Pauley - 05-22-2017

(05-21-2017, 09:13 AM)cooldrum_imp Wrote:
(05-20-2017, 03:10 PM)Pauley_imp Wrote: I still have the original battery in my 2013. I keep it on a battery tender when it's parked. I test it with a volt meter (static and loaded) periodically. Still performing well but it's age is making me nervous. I carry a battery tender booster in my bag to jump it if I have to. [Image: 0ad6553c952f31c7d9e80994439b56e3.jpg]. Don't want to get stranded. I might preemptively replace it soon but I want to squeeze all the life out it I can.

Pauley, I have a 2013 and I just replaced my battery. It's a matter of time before it just goes kaput. I didn't want to be on the road with it dying and mumbling a few words. It may start up fine at home and then you stop for gas somewhere and it doesn't even click. The batteries just quit without much warning. After I put in the new one, starts up just like it should. Good luck on squeezing all the life out of it. If you're on the top of Mt. Diablo, then you could just coast down. Smile

Pauley, I have a 2013 and I just replaced my battery. It's a matter of time before it just goes kaput. I didn't want to be on the road with it dying and mumbling a few words. It may start up fine at home and then you stop for gas somewhere and it doesn't even click. The batteries just quit without much warning. After I put in the new one, starts up just like it should. Good luck on squeezing all the life out of it. If you're on the top of Mt. Diablo, then you could just coast down. Smile Yeaaaah..... I've probably been pushing my luck. Didn't take much convincing. Time to start looking for a replacement.