Hi!
So I've had my suzki vz800 for a couple years now, and just bought my wife a 2000 savage as a wedding present.  Here's the problem:

Last week, I brought it to base (I'm in the navy) and got ID tags and such for it.  Rode it the 5 mi home, parked it, and took out the key (and put it in the key drawer).

She went to start it tonight, and... nothing.  When the key goes to ON, the nuetral and head lights dont come on.  Obviously we're not getting any electrical power.  Tried multiple times, tried peering around for the cause, ...nothing.

Any ideas?
The only thing I've done to it since parking it is add the new registration/insurance papers to the toolbox area, and I know for an absolute FACT that the key was not left in the ON position in the garage: it was definately in the key-drawer.  So, self-induced dead battery shouldnt be a factor.

The bike has run perfectly since I bought it a couple months ago.  It hasnt been ridden often, but when it does get used, it has always started right up, no problems or anything....  all the more reason why I'm stumped.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

Matt Allan

FlyNavy2005 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

It could be if you turned the key clockwise when you removed it. This would leave the parking light on, possibly killing your battery.

FUSES??????!!!!

Maybe you've made a mistake and lock your ignition in "park mode".
So your battery's discharged

"Ps dont charge it with anything over 2 amps because I heard it will shorten the battery life and possibly boil the acid. "

...So does that mean I shouldnt just jump it with my car?
...or my Marauder?  2 amp seems like a pretty low current flow, would I have to buy some sort of special charger to do that?

Thanks for all your help so far everybody!

-Matt

I wouldnt recommend it.  Even if u jump start it or push start it, it will have to run awhile to fully charge the battery.  I am not sure exactly how long.   Then next time u wouldnt have to do that again and leave u possibly stranded.


just my two cents,  if u have to jump it, try the bike first, prob safer.

A decent trickle tender designed for a bike battery is a great investment and not that expensive.  I use the Battery Tender Jr. and it's done a great job for me.  If I were to do it over I might consider one of the waterproof versions but this one's been fine and the price is decent.  I've seen 'em anywhere from $23 to $45 (with most between $29 and $39).  I'm not positive how robust the Savage's charging system is in the first place, so I occasionally (maybe every 3-4 months) put the tender on it and leave it overnight.  My Odyssey battery is pretty stout but I figure the occasional top-off would only help.

I have heard of the battery tender jr and it had awesome reviews.  My car battery died a year ago and I went to sears and got a 2,5,10 am charger. works great