battery problems
 

Today i went for a long ride, came home for awhile went to go start the bike and the battery was almost dead. i didn't leave the light on so don't no why. I was thinking maybe the dealer didn't charge it all the way, but anyway i have a 12v lead acid battery charger so i started charging it. i also have a battery tester that reads out the volts and amps. the battery is 12v 6 amps. i noticed it was getting upto 9 amps so i put it back on the bike started it a few times and it wasn't holding it went back down to 4 amps, it started to die again. so i put it back on charge and checked it a little while ago and it was almost up to 12 amps. so i took it of because i wasn't sure if i was going to cause any harm. any body have any ideas? do you think maybe the dealer didn't fill it properly/charge it long enough. do you think something may be causing it to drain right out, ect. should i leave it charging with the amps getting so high?

RE: battery problems
 

Sounds like a dud battery to me, call your dealer

RE: battery problems
 

Yup, sounds like the battery has just gone bad. It's possible that the dealer didn't fully charge it or it was stored in old place without a trickle charger. At least these little batteries look pretty cheap and easy to remove compared to a sportbike.

RE: battery problems
 

another thing i forgot to mention is that i jump started it with a battery jumper without the bikes battery connected. started it and once removed it kills the bike. I no with my last bike it would stay running. any thoughts?

RE: battery problems
 

just found the problem, there is a harness under the panel by the battery and it was loose. now i'm 1/2 late to work but will be at ease now,lol

RE: battery problems
 

Don't you just love it when you find the problem....for free. LOL;)

RE: battery problems
 

Good job, well done