dba Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Tried to start the RT last evening and the headlamp was dim and I saw the clock reading zeros. During the week, apparently the bike got unplugged from its battery tender. The battery is a sealed maintenance free BMW style. My Garmin was plugged in and draws a little power but it’s usually not a problem when the bike is plugged in while at rest. I plugged the bike in hoping against hope. This morning, the tender is still reading red and the lamps and clock are in good shape. I unplugged the bike and it started immediately. Should I just wait and see if the tender lights go green or should I be off to the shop for a new battery. Link to comment
Tony_K Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Battery installation date? Going off of a little green or red light on a trickle charge is not very reliable. Have your battery load tested. Any place that deals in batteries can do this. That is the best test for battery worthiness. Link to comment
dba Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks. BTW: new battery in March 2007. Link to comment
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