slice Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 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.
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 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.
blackhat250 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Where was this light switch .that can be left on,,,
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 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.
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 Just tried to bump start it. Back wheel only locked up each time [getting up to about 10mph with it] Poop.
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 Not until I've found out if the battery's totally dead, and not just flat and in need of a proper charge
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 Am I not a bit out of the way for you? [but if you're really OK with it, it'd be great]
bippo Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Happy to drop it off or meet you somewhere tomorrow if you still need it? Just let me know and we can plan something.
Moderator drewpy Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Posted March 18, 2015 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
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 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?
Tommy xs Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 or you could get Drew to push start you but don't forget the kill switch like I did hehehe 2
Moderator drewpy Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Posted March 18, 2015 or you could get Drew to push start you but don't forget the kill switch like I did hehehe
Variomatic Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 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. 1
Moderator drewpy Posted March 20, 2015 Moderator Posted March 20, 2015 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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