11-10-2015, 10:32 AM | #1 |
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Defective battery
So I was getting a solenoid click when attempting to start my bike like a dead battery.
I checked the voltage and it showed good at 13 volts but it failed the load test. I have a defective battery/cell.Glad it happened in my driveway. |
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11-10-2015, 11:13 AM | #2 |
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WalMart has a good selection of sealed batteries and there just as good as any other battery. Measure the size of your battery and head to WalMart.
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11-10-2015, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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Is it not still under warranty??
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11-10-2015, 01:28 PM | #4 |
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CSC will ship a new battery to you so fast it'll spin your head off your shoulders
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11-10-2015, 01:30 PM | #5 |
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11-10-2015, 02:27 PM | #6 |
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Indeed, call CSC and they will replace your battery with their usual, excellent customer service and warranty coverage.
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11-22-2015, 09:54 AM | #7 |
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:( I suspect I might be having the same issue. So disappointed. My bike failed to start this morning even though it lives on a battery tender. Was all geared up and ready to go with no ride. I had put the key in, listened for the pump to prime but within a second of turning the key (and the lights coming on) the bike died. No lights, on the dash or otherwise.
I'm going to go back outside and see if I can measure what voltage the battery is reading. I wonder if I have a bad cell :( |
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11-22-2015, 10:53 AM | #8 |
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And yep. I think that's it. Off the charger the battery claimed 13.1V. Turned ignition key on and it dropped down to 4V or something else ridiculously low. I guess I should be happy this happened at home. But still kinda mad this happened on the day I was supposed to be taking a confident rider course.
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11-22-2015, 11:14 AM | #9 |
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One of those "try at your own risk" tricks that SOMETIMES gets a little more life out of AGM type batteries . . .
Remove battery and place on a level surface. While wearing eye protection, pry up the end of the top plastic strip with a small screwdriver, and pull up the rest with your fingers. Shine a flashlight down into the cells while dripping in just enough distilled water to cover the top of the plates using an eye dropper or hair tint applicator bottle. |
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11-22-2015, 11:43 AM | #10 |
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Good tip, Tortoise.
Sprite, sorry it happened to you, worse that it happened on the CRC day. My original battery failed right out of the crate, notified CSC and a new, high quality replacement was overnighted! If they haven't already done so, I think Zongshen might seek a new battery supplier. Fuses, inner tubes, and even filters are acceptable spares to pack along. A spare battery is not. |
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11-22-2015, 11:50 AM | #11 |
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I'd say its failing the load test, wouldn't you? *sigh* Left side is after I had it off the tender, but after attempting to turn the key on a couple times. Right side is what it's doing when the key is in the "on" position. Another friend suggested I try to push start the bike...but I'm a bit apprehensive on this just because 1) I'm afraid I'd drop it... 2) if it doesn't work I have to push the bike back up the hill to my house 3) even if I mange to get the thing started, I'm not convinced it's going to remain happy for long if that's what the battery is doing... |
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11-22-2015, 11:57 AM | #12 | |
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11-22-2015, 12:18 PM | #13 | |
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Also, given that the RX3 is fuel injected, and there isn't enough juice to get the pump to go, I'm guessing I wouldn't have been successful in push starting the bike in any case :P Husband has mentioned his bike has on occasion been fussy about starting too - I wonder if I should check his battery as well *sigh* |
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11-22-2015, 12:37 PM | #14 | |
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As long as your mind is in the electron chasing mode, why not check out his battery and system. You don't say what type of bike or year he has. I suggest starting with checking the battery voltage, then check the connections for cleanliness. |
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11-22-2015, 01:09 PM | #15 |
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Theres a big big difference in batteries. I never had any from walmart that lasted much more than a year. I have had the best luck with yuasa batteries. The one in my majesty scooter is probably at least 6 years old and it starts right up EFI and all. Most battery sellers on the net will have a battery to you in just a few days. Bought a yuasa on line for my riva and it was here in 2 days. It replaced a walmart battery that was just 13 mo old.
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