KLX250s Battery suggestions?
#31
02-13-2012, 05:26 PM
bike still has the stock battery....2009 klx250sf....approaching 6,000 miles...when should you replace the battery?....figure i don't want to wait to find myself unable to start the bike...
#32
02-13-2012, 05:39 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 12,584
My battery lasted 6 years, never on a tender. I replaced it just because.
#33
02-13-2012, 06:02 PM
guess i'll wait until it dies...i have a 200 mile towing and motorcycle towing option on my aaa...
#34
02-13-2012, 06:09 PM
Heck, if you're on the street most the time, it's going to be easy to bump start. You should be able to tell when it starts to die with slow cranking. You could also take voltage measurements once in a while and see when it starts to drop off (bike not running, probably before or after rides to be consistent).
#36
02-13-2012, 09:49 PM
bump start...hmm...something i should learn how to do...youtube time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXl3RnBWbE0
he makes it looks so easy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXl3RnBWbE0
he makes it looks so easy!
Heck, if you're on the street most the time, it's going to be easy to bump start. You should be able to tell when it starts to die with slow cranking. You could also take voltage measurements once in a while and see when it starts to drop off (bike not running, probably before or after rides to be consistent).
Last edited by ahnh666; 02-13-2012 at 09:53 PM.
#37
02-13-2012, 10:43 PM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
Ohhhh noooooo Here we go, its like when someone finds religion and now everyone has to hear about it. 
#38
02-13-2012, 11:03 PM
Yes, it is something you should learn how to do, and practice so that you're comfortable with it. If you keep riding, there WILL be a time when you'll need it.
#39
02-13-2012, 11:10 PM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Posts: 1,389
Nope. You just can't put it on a charger that will go into an equalizing charge. Your bike charging system is fine.
#40
02-14-2012, 12:38 AM
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 12,584
You've been picking on me alot lately... I'm going to have to bring it up to the proper authorities....