Battery issue

[paulw_imp]

I bought my 2013 in April of this year with 2000 miles on it and in showroom condition. Today I went for a ride and when I got home I dropped the sidestand which of course killed the engine. I then proceeded to go into the house forgetting to turn the key off. I discovered this maybe 10 minutes later at the most. I turned off the key and then back on and tried to start the bike. It was deader than a door nail. I will be doing a load test on it later but am also realizing that although the bike was like new it was also 4 years old so that may be the reason. I bump started the bike and after running for 15 minutes I shut it off and it started again just fine. Probably time for a new battery. I think.

[chync_imp]

I would keep it plugged in to a trickle charger when not in use. I'm on my original battery from 2014. I didn't get a charger until mine went dead after a few weeks without riding. All I needed was to keep the battery maintained.


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[Blockhead_imp]

My 2013 is on a trickle charger whenever it's not being ridden....original battery, fingers crossed. I will probably be proactive during some down time this winter and replace it before it conks out on me unexpectedly.

[Houtman_imp]

I ALWAYS replace my batteries every 3 years , do not want to get stuck somewhere because of a dead battery.

[rotor]

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

[LongRanger_imp]

Good grief, I'd be disappointed if I didn't get 6-7 years from my motorcycle batteries. I keep them connected to a Battery Tender when the bikes are not in use, even when parked just overnight. But yes, once they begin to have issues, it's best to replace your battery rather than push your luck (or you may find yourself pushing your bike).

[paulw_imp]

I will replace it as I am headed in September for a 10 day West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee trip and I certainly want no issues anywhere on the backroads. Interestingly enough soon after I purchased the bike it sat for 5 weeks without being touched and fired up right away after.

[Powerdogg55]

My 2014 has been on a battery tender jr. Since day one. Got on the bike last week turned the key and hit the starter...nothing. pulled the battery and put on slow charge over night. Re-installed battery dead as Kelseys nuts! Immediately ordered OEM Yuasa 2 day shipping through Amazon. Back in business.

[Rocky_imp]

It's common knowledge that batteries that have to live in the hotter climates have a shorter life.
Up here in the Great White North my Yuasa batteries easily last 6-7-8 years.
In fact, the Yuasa battery that came with my '06 Bonneville was 11 years-old this spring, but I thought enough was enough and replaced it rather than run the risk any longer.
In the winter I remove all the batteries and store them in a cool dry place, except for the CB. It's more difficult to get at and has a pigtail anyway so I leave it in.
Once a month I line up all the others and hook up the Optimate charger to each one for a couple of days.
The Optimate goes through a longer diagnostic cycle before it's in float mode, but when I was using the Battery Tender it went into float mode in a couple of minutes.
Yuasa batteries have always been good to me so I'll continue to use them.

[paulw_imp]

I did my own little load test this morning. I hit the starter button it fired right up. I then turned it off and did it again this time not letting the engine start before I released the starter button. Three pushes and it wouldn't even turn over again. Battery done and done. Picked up a new one along with a battery tender.