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 Battery Will Not Hold Charge (Battery issues):

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  Symptom: Battery will not hold charge at all, or will not hold a charge for seven days, even when disconnected from the motorcycle.


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  Possible Cause: Battery is incapable of holding a charge for longer than a day & less than a week. Most common on bikes lacking maintenance for longer periods of time, motorcycles left standing through winters or vacations without a trickle charger, and bikes over 3 years old. Also occurs in motorcycles with problematic charging systems. Do all three troubleshooting tests if this section applies.


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  Trouble Shooting (Part A) -- Battery Acid/Water levels:NOTE: sealed, sealed-AGM and 'gel' batteries have solid black case sides and do not get water added.
     If battery case's sides are transluscent, disconnect the battery from the motorcycle (negative terminal first) and remove and set on a flat surface. Visually inspect water levels by shining a flashlight from behind the battery and looking at the battery from the front. If water levels are found to be low compared to markings on the case, use corrective action (next item).


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  Corrective Action: With battery separated from motorcycle and on a flat level surface, gently remove caps to battery cells, and using ONLY DISTILLED WATER (not tap water) and a small cup with a pouring spout, or a funnel, or just a straw (dipped in the water, cover the far end with your finger, then put it at the top of the cell and release), fill up the water levels to the recommended levels.
   
  CAUTION: Battery acid is very caustic and can easily injure you and damage your clothing and whatever else it contacts. Take extreme care not to over-fill the cells, nor to splash the acid out of the cells. If you get any battery acid in contact with your skin or clothing, remove the clothing and flush the skin for 10 minutes with tap water, until no sensation of burning is present. If any damage has been done to your skin, seek medical attention. If you get any battery acid in contact with your eyes, flush under running water for 20 minutes and then seek medical assistance. You are solely responsible for your own actions and safety (including wearing eye protection and acid-resistant gloves) is highly encouraged!

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This is some information we found that may help ya out!

"A weak battery can contribute to a lot of other electrical malfunctions, such as improper operation of clutch and sidestand interlocks or the starter solenoid. This is particularly true if the bike is older with dirty or corroded connections. Loose or corroded connections to the battery and solenoid can also cause a lot of problems, which may be exacerbated by a weak battery. Thus, it is always a good idea to check the condition of the battery before trying to chase down other electrical gremlins. A bike with a fuel pump may fail to start due to a battery too weak to activate the pump, even though all other electrical functions seem to be in order."

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