I think my battery might be dead. Anybody have a...

[~Barn~]

A battery tender... I don't know if my battery is capable of accepting a charge, but I'm hoping somebody in the greater DTC area has one that I can come hook up to, and you can let me know what the diagnosis is.

It was starting for awhile, but now I just get clicks. Anyway... just thought I'd throw this out there, before I went to just bought a new battery. From what I'm told this is a new'ish battery, but it must discharge quickly.

[FZRguy]

If it drops below 10 volts, it may be done. A battery tender will eventually charge a discharged battery, but its job is to keep a charged battery charged. A battery charger is what you need, Barn. Got one if you wanna travel to the west side. I bet Dana has one, and he's in your hood.

[stubbicatt]

I can appreciate your desire to determine whether your battery is kaput, but a battery tender is not terribly expensive and is probably a good idea to have on your bike anyways.

[madvlad]

Bring the battery by the shop if you can. I can hook it up to the charger and test it for health and such.

[bulldog]

I have a battery charger if you need to borrow it. I've only used it on car batteries, but it is adjustable so should work on a motorcycle battery.

+1 on using a battery tender. Cheap and well worth it considering how expensive a new battery can be.

[~Barn~]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions guys.... Damir, I'll hit you up, if I decide to swing by!

EDIT: You too, Nate.

[bulldog]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions guys.... Damir, I'll hit you up, if I decide to swing by!

EDIT: You too, Nate.

Nevermind...I hate being second choice jk

[madvlad]

I use the shop charger on my bike battery at 2 amps for a few hours and works great. So as long as its adjustable in amperage you'll be fine. Too high of a charge can actually fry it.

[WolFeYeZ]

Batteries plus around Denver will charge and test your battery for free overnight. They did great for mine. I think most auto parts stores will also do the same.

Just in case you cant get to Damir in time :P

[~Barn~]

Hmm.... I might have to check that out. I know there's a Carquest down the street from me. Thanks!

[sprtbkbabe]

Brandon, since you have an APE now, you should always have it on the charger when not in use

If you find you need a new one, go with a Yuasa thru TFOG. Mine never fails and I got 18K off the last one

[bulldog]

Brandon, since you have an APE now, you should always have it on the charger when not in use

If you find you need a new one, go with a Yuasa thru TFOG. Mine never fails and I got 18K off the last one

Damn Brandon, she called you an Ape!

[sprtbkbabe]

^^^LOL

[~Barn~]

Damn Brandon, she called you an Ape!

An ape can and will rip your face off. I'm just sayin'...

[asp_125]

How old's the battery? Eventually all lead acid batteries sulfate and won't hold a charge. Sure you can charge it up but it will die quickly. In my experience even with a tender, they seem to give out around 4 or 5 years.

[longrider]

If you haven't done it yet I can load test it and charge it for you

[Repsol a095]

Brandon, I have a charger you can borrow as well. I am off of Parker and Arapahoe if u r interested. Pm me for the info.
Patrick

[Sleev]

I have a charger, but you can't use it


























no seriously if you want to charge it I will

[mdub]

its dead Jim....say it isn't so Bones.....

you can always clutch it....

[longrider]

Now if the battery is bad you can take about 6 lbs off by getting the Shorai LiFe battery which we do stock...

[~Barn~]

Thanks again for all the offers everybody. I have to stop by Fay for some other stuff anyway, so I might just have to take Paul up on his offer out of pure geographical convenience. Again though... appreciate it.

And... um... thanks for the title clarification, whoever provided that one. I think it actually helped.

[mdub]

stop by Fay

mmmmm.....its grt to look too....

[Spiderman]

And... um... thanks for the title clarification, whoever provided that one. I think it actually helped.

And... um... you're welcome? I was about to move it into the Wanted forum, but since there was already some good technical advice in the replies, I decided it would have greater value here... changing the title just makes it easier for people to find/identify it quickly.

[madvlad]

I've heard great things about the Shorai battery. Want to give that one a try once mine goes bad.