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Battery issues
08/14/18 at 06:08:37
 
Does anyone have an idea on what would cause a battery to drain after being charged a few hours earlier? The battery I have was purchased new a few months ago and I just started having issues with it. It will start my bike right after it's charged but not after I disconnect the charger and let it sit.
First thought was a bad battery (dead cell). That doesn't appear to be the issue.
When I shut down the Bike, I always check to make certain that the key is in the off position, not the position that keeps the parking lights on.
Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.
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Re: Battery issues
Reply #1 - 08/14/18 at 06:49:14
 
Let's rule out the battery. Bring it to a full charge disconnected from the bike and see if it holds a charge. If it does, you have a parasitic drain on your electrical system, likely from a shorted wire before the ignition switch - or a bad switch itself. Do a search on the light bulb method of finding a shorted wire.
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Re: Battery issues
Reply #2 - 08/14/18 at 08:56:03
 
Also, the decomp controller may be bad.
Test the battery 1st.
next disconnect the decomp controller (black box over carb)
or connect an amp meter
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Re: Battery issues
Reply #3 - 08/14/18 at 11:43:39
 
With key in OFF position, disconnect the negative battery cable.  Connect one lead of voltmeter to the battery, the other to the negative cable.  If the meter does not read a voltage you do not have a parasitic drain on the battery.
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