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Uhhg Killled My Battery

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Dark-Farmer, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. Dark-Farmer

    Dark-Farmer Member

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    My ignition wasn't the greatest, and some one also took a screw driver to it recently and I haven't had the opportunity to fix it.

    I am able to withdraw the key while it is still in the 'on' position.
    I am usually good with not doing this. However the other day I didn't notice and my bike sat with it's lights on for 24 hours about.

    Needless to say the battery was dead. 100% dead. Neutral light wouldn't even turn on.

    I have it on the charger now and am crossing my fingers. Anyone have an idea what I can expect? Is the battery done for?

    I only bought it like maybe a month ago, it would be a bummer to kill it.
     
    Dark-Farmer, Jun 21, 2014
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    Xjrider92117 Active Member

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    You should be fine. Just use a very low amp charger. Low and slow.
     
    Xjrider92117, Jun 21, 2014
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    you definitely shortened it's lifespan. if it comes back, keep putting the trickle charger on it for a few days, even if it starts the bike
     
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    If it's a water filled battery check the levels. If they are low, don't overfill before charging.
     
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    Well Good news is it came back to life.
    It was on the charger for like 4 or 5 hours before I went to sleep and it was not done yet. It was done when I awoke up in the morning. So it took a while.

    It started the bike fine. But I am taking Polock's advice and will trickle charge it for a few days, the first being last night.

    All seems well so far. I will have to wait and see if it caused any damage.
     
    Dark-Farmer, Jun 23, 2014
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