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Out of hibernation - UGH

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#1 ·
uncovered the bike last night and attempted to start it for the first time this season and all I get are clicks upon attempts to fire...:surprise:
It did try one quick time to actually turn over, but then just started clicking.

Lights work, signals work and horn works, but still just clicks. Battry is couple years old, always stored indoors and was running fine
when put up for the winter, with the battry tender attached.

Gonna start with replacing the battery and see what happens.
 
#9 ·
I've heard that cheaper battery tenders can sometimes overcharge a battery. I have a cheap one (Harbor Freight), but I put it on a timer and only run it a couple of two-hour sessions per day. So far my battery had always maintained a charge over winter and I have not ruined any of them.
WTF???
You should only need to trickle charge like 2 hours a month.
 
#13 ·
Been debating on where to get my replacement battery. From reading other entry's on the site
looks like the AGM is required. I called my local dealership which wants $88.00 plus tax the the
item number is YTX12-BS 33610-48E20.

Also found what appears to be the same exact battery from Mightymaxbattery and free shipping.

Has anyone used or heard of these guys?
 
#14 ·
The old adage "you get what you pay for" is generally true. I personally would steer away from cheap, chinese "no name" batteries like that. Pay the extra $$$ for the peace of mind that you are getting a reliable battery from a reputable dealer and not some college kid running a pass-through website from his dorm, shipping you god knows what from China.
 
#15 ·
I would also agree with you on this. One thing I did not do is ask what brand the dealership carries, my hunch is, its not the same, but I will call them back
and verify. Looks like I should just use the dealer and if i have an issue, they are 3 miles up the road.
 
#17 ·
As someone that goes through a lot of batteries, boats, kayak electronics, they are not the same. In general, I find the cheap Chinese batteries are good for a year or two and that's about it. A quality battery is good for five or six years.
 
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