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battery reading charged but bike won't crank (Read 288 times)
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Re: battery reading charged but bike won't crank
Reply #15 -
09/06/08 at 15:26:06
I checked the fuses and they are good.
Yes, the lights go out when I hit the start button.
I do have the clymers and printed out the solenoid troubleshoot steps and wiring diagrams.
I think at this point I may juts drop the 30 bucks on a new battery, even if that isn't the problem, I at least know I have a fresh battery in there, as opposed to bot knowing when the po put that one in there.
to be continued!
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Re: battery reading charged but bike won't crank
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09/06/08 at 15:28:28
Some of the chain auto parts stores (Auto-Zone) can check MC batteries. Maybe before you spend the $30 (maybe more like $60)you can take it and have it checked.....
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09/28/08 at 19:49:44
just for closure on the thread for anyone who may be searching - it was the battery
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Re: battery reading charged but bike won't crank
Reply #18 -
11/30/08 at 21:27:09
FWIW, marginal batteries will often indicate a normal voltage after a full charge. However, a few minutes of headlight use with the engine off will burn off that "surface charge" and you can get a better idea of the actual health of the battery by then re-measuring the voltage.
The gold standard battery test available to the common man remains the load test.
Here is a load tester that will not break the bank:
Load Tester
Wait for a sale and save 10-20 bucks. Ive had one for a while and have used it several times. It rox!
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