MikesGSX1300RK9
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I do not have a manual handy, but believe I have a bad battery. Going to test it tomorrow. Can anyone comment on the proper replacement for the Hayabusa? Are any brands better than others?
The stock battery lasted less than six months. Granted, bike has been parked for most of 4 of those months... Has left me stranded twice since I started riding 2 weeks ago. Starts at home, then after riding 8-10 miles to destination will not start again. Lights all bright until I hit the starter, then she turns over once and the battery goes buh-bye. Will check the switches as recommended in other posts, but bike has only 400 miles on her and things should (SHOULD) still be adjusted properly. This no-start behavior is "new".
Have been riding the bike every few days. Worked fine over the weekend, but many short trips (4 miles or less to church/Starbucks/church/home) and I suspect those repeated start cycles drained the battery.
How often should I use a battery tender once the new battery goes in? Nightly?
Thanks,
Mike
The stock battery lasted less than six months. Granted, bike has been parked for most of 4 of those months... Has left me stranded twice since I started riding 2 weeks ago. Starts at home, then after riding 8-10 miles to destination will not start again. Lights all bright until I hit the starter, then she turns over once and the battery goes buh-bye. Will check the switches as recommended in other posts, but bike has only 400 miles on her and things should (SHOULD) still be adjusted properly. This no-start behavior is "new".
Have been riding the bike every few days. Worked fine over the weekend, but many short trips (4 miles or less to church/Starbucks/church/home) and I suspect those repeated start cycles drained the battery.
How often should I use a battery tender once the new battery goes in? Nightly?
Thanks,
Mike
