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05/14/15 at 15:22:17

I've owned my 2006 for all of a week and a half, and I'm already so glad that I've found this site. After my dad played around with my new toy, he left the ignition in park and killed (truly killed) its not-so-new battery.

The thread and suggestions therein regarding battery access and removal/replacement saved me a lot of frustration and four-letter-words.

Thanks, guys!

* Tomi

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Reply #1 - 05/14/15 at 16:19:46

Your dad is certainly not the first to do that. It may sound odd, but honestly, losing the battery now, at home,beats Heck outta losing one out running errands. We had a guy who was out, stopping here and there, everything fine, stopped for gas and the battery wouldn't even make the solenoid click.
You'll be ahead to get a volt meter. Harbor Freight has them for under ten bux. ,sign up for the fliers, buy stuff, get stuff free or for a buk.
If you have not taken the rider safety course, I hope you will consider it.
No matter what happens, before you take it to a shop, do yourself a favor, stop in here and explain the situation. The people here know more about These things than any dealerships I've heard of. We have carburetor guys, just some serious experience with this bike.
I've seen two people who had engines destroyed by dealerships. Mechanics put the oil filter in backwards..
Explaining and asking costs nothing and can save lots.

Welcome to the site,,

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Ohh, bike info, year miles, any modifications,

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Reply #2 - 05/14/15 at 18:32:34

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 05/14/15 at 16:19:46:

We had a guy who was out, stopping here and there, everything fine, stopped for gas and the battery wouldn't even make the solenoid click.

That would be me! Huh

The darn battery was working just fine - then after fueling up it wouldn't even power the neutral light!

Weird....it worked flawlessly for 14 years...then suddenly nothing?

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Grateful Savage Newbie Reply #3 - 05/14/15 at 18:35:14 14 years, you should've had it bronzed,,
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18098 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Grateful Savage Newbie Reply #4 - 05/14/15 at 18:43:12 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 05/14/15 at 18:35:14: 14 years, you should've had it bronzed,, It was the original battery in the 2000 Honda ST1100 I bought used and I had to replace it last summer. Yuasa battery with the factory Honda label on it. He Honda dealer told me this replacement won't last nearly as long....bummer.
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Grateful Savage Newbie Reply #5 - 05/14/15 at 19:41:12 Seems like factory equipment lasts forever and factory replacements only last a few years. Oh well...
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Kenny G Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com The Singles Club...LOL Posts: 1754 Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas Gender:	Re: Grateful Savage Newbie Reply #6 - 05/14/15 at 20:38:52 Does any one actually use the parking lights? I have thought about disconnecting the parking light feature from the ignition switch? Has anyone tried doing this? Kenny G
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Grateful Savage Newbie Reply #7 - 05/14/15 at 20:50:03 Does any one actually use the parking lights? Not for long.
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Reply #8 - 05/14/15 at 22:16:59

Kenny G wrote on 05/14/15 at 20:38:52:

Does any one actually use the parking lights?

I have thought about disconnecting the parking light feature from the ignition switch? Has anyone tried doing this?

Kenny G

Sure...
Just run the tailight connection from the parking position, over to the run position... on the ignition switch...
My ignition switch is now off-on-off...
But,.. me being me ...
I still have to turn CCW to off... or it just feels wrong...
...but, I can't F it up... Grin

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Kenny G Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com The Singles Club...LOL Posts: 1754 Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas Gender:	Re: Grateful Savage Newbie Reply #9 - 05/14/15 at 22:54:40 Serowbot, Thank You! Good idea Off/On/Off. Even I cannot F*** that up. Kenny G
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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: Grateful Savage Newbie Reply #10 - 05/15/15 at 10:31:46 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 05/14/15 at 20:50:03: Does any one actually use the parking lights? Not for long. and usually not on purpose
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Reply #11 - 05/15/15 at 10:51:18

Kenny G wrote on 05/14/15 at 20:38:52:

Does any one actually use the parking lights?

I have thought about disconnecting the parking light feature from the ignition switch? Has anyone tried doing this?

Kenny G

It's a EU requirement, and some require a light in the front too.

If you actually have to use it, convert to LED cause it will dry up a battery in no time.

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Reply #12 - 05/15/15 at 11:30:52

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 05/14/15 at 16:19:46:

If you have not taken the rider safety course, I hope you will consider it.

Personal details, age, experience, mechanical experience, do you want to learn to do the maintenance, got tools, is dad in it with you, just stuff,,
Ohh, bike info, year miles, any modifications,

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I just took my MSF course last weekend. 89 degrees and full sun in full gear. Oy! In my unlearned opinion, the class should be mandatory; I was amazed at how much I learned in 2.5 days.

My demographics: 44 y/o with remote history of taking stuff apart and putting it back together again and a keen interest in resuming same. I know almost nothing about motors but am unafraid to learn. A couple of friends and I are taking a simple maintenance course at the end of this month; I know it'll be limited to oil changes and cable lubrication, but it's still knowledge that I presently do not have.

Brand new to the front seat of a motorcycle. Dad has a little Rebel that he rides through the park and has zero interest in anything other than making me get a windshield for my ride. I do have a friend with extensive mechanical experience and tools and a lift and also the patience to let me learn; he and another friend (female - so nice to get both perspectives on things; bike shopping was an experience and a half, though) have been great resources for me as I am learning.

The machine: 2006 S40, black, roughly loved (commuter, I think), 11k and no apparent mods other than the sissy bar. I'm already planning the petcock replacement this summer, and then the cam chain adjuster.

Thanks for the welcome!

* Tomi

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Reply #14 - 05/15/15 at 19:19:29

Welcome!

You'll find many helpful people out here that will bend over backwards to help you if you ask. There are very smart people who have figured out just about everything there is that you need to know.

You'll learn a lot and have a great time. Kudo's to you for the MSF course and the maintenance course also. There was no such thing as MSF course when I started riding. Your instruction consisted of the highway department book and someone showing you the clutch, throttle, and brakes and telling you not to kill yourself.

With this board, your friends and you, you'll be able to handle pretty much anything that pops up.

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