captf Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 So, a new bike brings new fun things. Like a parking light. That can be left on all day. And drain the battery. *sigh*
slice Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Now that's a commentary I don't want to hear , live and learn mate.
Moderator drewpy Posted March 17, 2015 Moderator Posted March 17, 2015 first thing OT said when I picked up the FZ, watch you don't put the pilot lamp on!
Moderator Airhead Posted March 17, 2015 Moderator Posted March 17, 2015 come on admit it, you left the hotgrips on
captf Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 This was honestly the parking light. Fortunately, Mr. AA-Man came to the rescue [told me he rides an R6...] Yay for Bank provided breakdown cover.
blackhat250 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Olden bike you had to turn key past the on position , what silly switch is easy left on nowadays
captf Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 Now that sounds like a far more sensible position for it...
captf Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 I have done that in the past, with a car. That was fun! ): I've also worked in a petrol station. It was far too common an occurance.
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 Update: still an idiot. Didn't let it charge long enough last night (or the battery is gubbed). There wasn't enough power to start the engine up. Today's commute was on the YBR...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Posted March 18, 2015 batteries tend to be fubarred if they drain down below 10v. there is a battery place on Bright road near you where I got my Gel battery for the FZ http://premierbatteryservices.co.uk/ he's a sole trader so delivers himself, give him a bell first
Moderator DirtyDT Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Posted March 18, 2015 Have you had a quick visual and shake test around the battery and fuse area? My FZ wouldn't start the other day and a quick check showed one of the battery terminals was loose.
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 batteries tend to be fubarred if they drain down below 10v. there is a battery place on Bright road near you where I got my Gel battery for the FZ http://premierbatteryservices.co.uk/ he's a sole trader so delivers himself, give him a bell first That's very near me indeed... If I can't get consistent life into the battery by Saturday, I'll take a walk round. Have you had a quick visual and shake test around the battery and fuse area? My FZ wouldn't start the other day and a quick check showed one of the battery terminals was loose. All was good yesterday after we got it started up. There was power this morning, just not enough to start it up.
Moderator Cynic Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Posted March 18, 2015 Still don't understand why bikes are not like cars. You just have to have the key with you.
Noise Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Invest in some jump cables buddy so if something like this happens again or the cold drains you battery then you can use the YBR or a car to jump her back to life till you buy a optimate or a new battery 1
jimmy Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Contact the dealers. Dont tell them about the light issue, just state you came out this morning and the battery was flat 2
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 I would need to get it to them first, before I can get them to replace any battery. Although, if I continue to have problems with it holding charge, I may contact them anyway - I have 6 months warranty on "major items" of it. I'd not expect a battery to die straight after getting it.
jimmy Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 You dont need to get it to them. Contact them to say it wont start and the battery is duff. Tell them to come out to yours...You've only had it a few weeks
blackhat250 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Jimmy"s on the ball " -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- even if Morton aint 1
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