slice Posted March 18, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Where was this light switch .that can be left on,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Bump start it in 3rd or 4th gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Tried it in 2nd and 3rd - same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Have you called the dealer yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Did you want me to drop my Optimate off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share 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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted March 18, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Taken to message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Share Posted March 18, 2015 just about to PM you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted March 18, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Share Posted March 18, 2015 or you could get Drew to push start you but don't forget the kill switch like I did hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Variomatic Posted March 20, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 20, 2015 Moderator Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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