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BigGuy66
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That is good news....
... and thanks Michael. Gonna go take the battery out and replace it before our trip to Arkansas.
Jim
... and thanks Michael. Gonna go take the battery out and replace it before our trip to Arkansas.
Jim
Easy Rider
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And make sure that your new battery has a full charge BEFORE installing it. :thumbup:
BigGuy66
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UPDATE: Don't you love it when...
...you get some good news?? Removed the battery today (2010 RT) and took it to Advance Auto. Had guy check it out... it's a GOOD BATTERY showing all the right numbers. Didn't have to buy a new one. Put battery back in (followed tips in this thread) and added cable for new heated vest. Checked to be sure vest was heating before reinstalling tupperware... Buttoned everything up and started byke to be sure it runs... it does... Ready for our trip to Arkansas and back - about 2000 miles with ryding while we are there. I appreciate the tips and advice everyone!
Jim
...you get some good news?? Removed the battery today (2010 RT) and took it to Advance Auto. Had guy check it out... it's a GOOD BATTERY showing all the right numbers. Didn't have to buy a new one. Put battery back in (followed tips in this thread) and added cable for new heated vest. Checked to be sure vest was heating before reinstalling tupperware... Buttoned everything up and started byke to be sure it runs... it does... Ready for our trip to Arkansas and back - about 2000 miles with ryding while we are there. I appreciate the tips and advice everyone!
Jim
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
The terminals on our Batteries are notorious for coming loose ...... I have always put STAR washers ( with the teeth inside ) on the bolts before tightening them .... they will NEVER get loose by themselves .:yikes:..... Mike :bbq:
Easy Rider
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You didn't mention charging it up.
After all of the messing around, that might be a very good idea.
BigGuy66
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Looks like I can ryde today...
...to get that battery charged... and then trickle charge while sitting and waiting for going to AR.
Jim
...to get that battery charged... and then trickle charge while sitting and waiting for going to AR.
Jim
jaherbst
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Surely that is not the original battery. If by chance it is I would change it regardless of the readings. You would be way overdue.
Jack
rcturner
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Depending on several variables, the rule in battery testing and life is:
if the battery tests bad, it is bad.
If it test good, it could still be bad.
Battery testing is not a perfect science. Knowledge of it's history is critical for estimating the amount of life left in it. If it has lived on a tender when not in use, it will probably last much longer than one that wasn't. If it was dropped or in an accident, that should be taken into account. If it was ever allowed to go completely dead, that is not good either. Many variables. If you want to be reasonably sure you won't have any issues, get the new battery. It can save a lot of grief.
if the battery tests bad, it is bad.
If it test good, it could still be bad.
Battery testing is not a perfect science. Knowledge of it's history is critical for estimating the amount of life left in it. If it has lived on a tender when not in use, it will probably last much longer than one that wasn't. If it was dropped or in an accident, that should be taken into account. If it was ever allowed to go completely dead, that is not good either. Many variables. If you want to be reasonably sure you won't have any issues, get the new battery. It can save a lot of grief.
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