07-14-2018, 12:31 PM
Thank you all. It feels mighty fine to have the knowledge of the worldwide CB1100 forum supporting me. Exact wording from the Roseville Honda repair order invoice provided below.
CHECK/ADVISE INTERMITTENT NO START, POSSIBLE NO CHARGE
Description:
Diagnose intermittent no start. Possibly not charging.
Resolution:
Inspected and found poor charging output after idle. Removed dead battery and charged. Connected jumper battery and retested. Charging problem did not re-occur with jumper battery. Customer battery failed load test after charging. Need to replace battery and retest charging system.
R&R BATTERY
Resolution:
Installed new battery and retested charging system. Charging system output is good at 14.31 VDC @ idle with no key off amps draw. Completed 7/14/2018
After a nice test ride out in the heat wave, Black Beauty is back in the garage connected to the trickle charger. The charging light turned green fairly quickly after connection--a good sign.
I compared the old, factory-provided battery with the replacement ordered from Amazon. Replacement appears to be a genuine, made-in-Japan Yuasa battery.
Factory-Provided Battery
YTZ14S - VRLA - GS YUASA
Date code: 08011443 = 8 January, 2014 (2014 model CB)
Replacement Battery from Amazon
YTZ14S - MF - YUASA (a couple of labeling differences compared to factory battery)
Date code: 06111746 = 6 November 2017
Now begins the refund process. It starts with Amazon noting that: "This item isn't eligible for return. This item can’t be returned since it requires special transportation and handling which we can’t provide. Use the Contact us button for help addressing your issue.
In my favor is a 100% success rate in dealing with Amazon. I believe they'll come through as usual. We shall see.
CHECK/ADVISE INTERMITTENT NO START, POSSIBLE NO CHARGE
Description:
Diagnose intermittent no start. Possibly not charging.
Resolution:
Inspected and found poor charging output after idle. Removed dead battery and charged. Connected jumper battery and retested. Charging problem did not re-occur with jumper battery. Customer battery failed load test after charging. Need to replace battery and retest charging system.
R&R BATTERY
Resolution:
Installed new battery and retested charging system. Charging system output is good at 14.31 VDC @ idle with no key off amps draw. Completed 7/14/2018
After a nice test ride out in the heat wave, Black Beauty is back in the garage connected to the trickle charger. The charging light turned green fairly quickly after connection--a good sign.
I compared the old, factory-provided battery with the replacement ordered from Amazon. Replacement appears to be a genuine, made-in-Japan Yuasa battery.
Factory-Provided Battery
YTZ14S - VRLA - GS YUASA
Date code: 08011443 = 8 January, 2014 (2014 model CB)
Replacement Battery from Amazon
YTZ14S - MF - YUASA (a couple of labeling differences compared to factory battery)
Date code: 06111746 = 6 November 2017
Now begins the refund process. It starts with Amazon noting that: "This item isn't eligible for return. This item can’t be returned since it requires special transportation and handling which we can’t provide. Use the Contact us button for help addressing your issue.
In my favor is a 100% success rate in dealing with Amazon. I believe they'll come through as usual. We shall see.