mak
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 posted on 28/8/05 at 01:39 PM |
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ARGGG second battery problems
After my first battery which hissed was thown out I thought my problems would be over when a friend gave me another motorcycle battery (Varta) which
he had used rarely about 8 months ago, it looks fine, i've topped up the water, tried to charge it but my automatic battery charger
wouldn't charge it (it only starts charging when both terminals are connected to the battery, I tested the charger on a few other batteries and
it worked perfectly.
Its like the battery is just dead, but its had a really easy life and always kept at room temp??
Whats going on anyone know?? Getting a bit frustrating because today was mean't to be start up day!!!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/8/05 at 02:59 PM |
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Mak... a motorcycle battery needs to be kept fully charged. It's not like a car battery that holds charge for ages... if it has been used rarely
the chances are it's dropped below it's rechargeable voltage. It's been spoke about extensively on the other thread...
HERE
M8 - you need a BRAND NEW battery that you activate yourself - or a battery that has been maintained properly otherwise your problems will never be
solved. It's not worth the hassle.. we've been there and done that - put us back about 3 weeks!
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mak
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 posted on 28/8/05 at 03:11 PM |
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Yeah i'll admit I didn't search through the other threads, its just because i'm so close!! you know what its like. Been to Halfords
and bought a brand new battery for £40!
My entire street should be hearing a blade engine roar shortly!
BTW: Anyone hear own the Locost I parked beside at Halfords in MK at 4??
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/8/05 at 03:40 PM |
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£40 - they can be had for £25. Still, I guess the money wasted is worth it when it fires up 
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