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Dead battery question - chandler_imp - 05-10-2017
I installed a battery tender on my bike about 2 weeks ago. I haven't ridden the bike since I installed it. I went out just now to go for a ride and the battery is dead...at least that's what I'm thinking. The gauges cycle and the lights turn on when I turn the ignition, but it won't start. I just get that "click, click, click."
I'm charging the battery now, so hopefully that's the only problem.
My question is: is it expected for the battery to die if the bike sits for two weeks? This seems a little strange to me, but I thought you wise folks might have some input.
Do you keep your battery on a charger regularly?
Thanks!
2013 Honda CB1100
RE: Dead battery question - LongRanger_imp - 05-10-2017
A good battery shouldn't die if left unattended for two weeks -- or even two months. Either yours is a goner or something is discharging it while the bike is turned off. If it's the original 2013 battery and had never been on a tender until now, it was probably due for replacement.
I keep all of my bikes on battery tenders when not ridden and usually get about 8 years of battery life.
Dead battery question - chandler_imp - 05-10-2017
Thanks, LongRanger. I left the kill switch to ON. Aside from that, I'm not sure what could have drained it.
I'm not sure if it's the original. I bought the bike used about 2 months ago.
2013 Honda CB1100
Dead battery question - chandler_imp - 05-10-2017
Battery charged. Bike is running. Ride took place. And all is right with the world.
2013 Honda CB1100
RE: Dead battery question - cooldrum_imp - 05-10-2017
I also use a battery tender on my 2013 standard. Consider a multi-meter to check your battery's charge in addition to the green light on the tender. I had symptoms similar to your click start and my battery just went kaput. Went out and bought an agm and bike starts up great! 5-6 years time to replace it. When they go, they just go. Enjoy your CB! Russ
RE: Dead battery question - Cormanus - 05-10-2017
chandler, leaving the kill switch on will make no difference. Keep an eye on it. As LongRanger says, if its the original battery it could well be kaput,
RE: Dead battery question - the Ferret - 05-10-2017
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?
RE: Dead battery question - dave - 05-10-2017
There's a thread I started on this forum about battery life, maybe you can check it out?
Dead battery question - chandler_imp - 05-10-2017
(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
RE: Dead battery question - Rocky_imp - 05-10-2017
At the risk of repeating what has been said many times, batteries in hotter climates have a much shorter life than those that live in cooler climates.
Up here in Eskimo land I easily get 7-8 years out of a battery.
I think you are wise to bite the bullet and buy a new battery. At least then you will know when it was new and can expect a few good years from it.