lue42
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I went to start the bike today and it wouldn't start. Mostly just buzzing and clicking.
I bought a .75a battery tender (https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/everstart-2-amp-charger-maintainer/6000189395270) and left it on for an hour before trying it. It worked... started up with almost no problem but maybe felt a tiny bit labored running for a second.
So, I will leave the tender on overnight, or at least until the "charged" light is off.
... but now what? What does what mean? I did not leave the bike on or anything like that. I have nothing plugged into accessory outlet. The only thing is I washed the bike on Sunday and haven't ridden it since. But I didn't go crazy with the water - I don't think I would have gotten it anywhere problematic.
My bike is a 2014 with about 17000km on it. Is that about time that the battery needs replacing?
Now I am concerned about my upcoming trip. I will bring the tender and am considering buying one of those USB jump starters.
On another note, is there any reason I should return the Walmart charger and get a Battery Tender (or other?) brand or is that ok?
Edit: I will be returning it to buy a charger that comes with an SAE connection - likely the Battery Tender Junior.
I bought a .75a battery tender (https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/everstart-2-amp-charger-maintainer/6000189395270) and left it on for an hour before trying it. It worked... started up with almost no problem but maybe felt a tiny bit labored running for a second.
So, I will leave the tender on overnight, or at least until the "charged" light is off.
... but now what? What does what mean? I did not leave the bike on or anything like that. I have nothing plugged into accessory outlet. The only thing is I washed the bike on Sunday and haven't ridden it since. But I didn't go crazy with the water - I don't think I would have gotten it anywhere problematic.
My bike is a 2014 with about 17000km on it. Is that about time that the battery needs replacing?
Now I am concerned about my upcoming trip. I will bring the tender and am considering buying one of those USB jump starters.
On another note, is there any reason I should return the Walmart charger and get a Battery Tender (or other?) brand or is that ok?
Edit: I will be returning it to buy a charger that comes with an SAE connection - likely the Battery Tender Junior.
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