07-31-2017, 01:21 AM
FWIW, my rules for dealing with battery problems on motorcycles are:
If the battery is more than 4 years old, replace it at the first sign of any problem. Even if it can be kept in service, it's just a matter of time for it to fail, and it will likely be at a moment least convenient to you to do something about it.
If the battery is less than 3 years old, it is worthwhile to diagnose the problem and proceed accordingly.
(for a batter more than 3 and less than 4 years old, flip the coin
If the battery is more than 4 years old, replace it at the first sign of any problem. Even if it can be kept in service, it's just a matter of time for it to fail, and it will likely be at a moment least convenient to you to do something about it.
If the battery is less than 3 years old, it is worthwhile to diagnose the problem and proceed accordingly.
(for a batter more than 3 and less than 4 years old, flip the coin