March 18, 20159 yr Hadn't thought of that Jimmy, well spotted, it's the dealers warranty that should cover this as it is after all a "MAJOR ITEM" cos it won't start without it.
March 18, 20159 yr Author While I may get them to replace the battery, part of what I signed said I'd have to get it to them. They will not collect it. [Although, I'll give it a review when I get home] And hey, battery may still be alive - just in need of a full charge.
March 18, 20159 yr Author This bit in here. If you look at the key, anti-clockwise from the steering lock is a "P" [slightly hidden] That is a parking light. In the silliest of locations.
March 18, 20159 yr Author Just tried to bump start it. Back wheel only locked up each time [getting up to about 10mph with it] Poop.
March 18, 20159 yr Author Not until I've found out if the battery's totally dead, and not just flat and in need of a proper charge
March 18, 20159 yr Author Am I not a bit out of the way for you? [but if you're really OK with it, it'd be great]
March 18, 20159 yr Happy to drop it off or meet you somewhere tomorrow if you still need it? Just let me know and we can plan something.
March 18, 20159 yr Moderator capt, i got one here 1/2 mile where you live. thought you had a charger? bring battery round as its screwed onto the wall
March 18, 20159 yr Author Nope, no charger - that was the AA's... It's something I need to invest in. [An optimate, oximiser or something similar] I can certainly bring the battery round in the evening tomorrow or Friday, if that's OK with you?
March 18, 20159 yr or you could get Drew to push start you but don't forget the kill switch like I did hehehe
March 18, 20159 yr Moderator or you could get Drew to push start you but don't forget the kill switch like I did hehehe
March 20, 20159 yr The battery on my YBR Custom went dead because...well because I was using a 30 something year old battery (don't ask how a 30 whatever year old battery got into a 2009 bike, long ass story), I couldn't aford a new one so I ended up using a the kick start for about 2 months. This is the exact reason I like my bikes to have a kick start, but then again, bump is always an option but a risky one. Still though, lesson learned.
March 20, 20159 yr Moderator The battery on my YBR Custom went dead because...well because I was using a 30 something year old battery (don't ask how a 30 whatever year old battery got into a 2009 bike, long ass story), I couldn't aford a new one so I ended up using a the kick start for about 2 months. This is the exact reason I like my bikes to have a kick start, but then again, bump is always an option but a risky one. Still though, lesson learned. be careful bumping some bikes (triumph), it kills the starter clutch, even with a sluggish battery because of kickback
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