ste7ios
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For those who haven't responded and haven't replaced their batteries yet, a question about OCV just added!
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Obviously it's impossible to gather everything and then process it.
But I'll have the most important: temperatures (from location), time, distance, riding environment and maintenance habits. A big number of responses will smooth any 'errors' and we will have a nice picture of reality!
Accessories are not so important when the engine is running. Parasitic drain is the big concern...
Original 2012 NC700XA OEM battery, zero problems.
No daily commuting. Random riding, random charging. If winter stored, usually December to March with battery charged when I remember to, every few weeks.
You are not supposed to immediately hit the starter button when you turn the key to the on position. You are supposed to wait until the dash goes thru its cycle program (per owners manual), usually takes 5-6 seconds for the dash to cycle thru.I could not agree more. Also, many times I see riders turn key into ON position without immediately starting the engine. IMO this would weaken the battery over short period of time.
I was indeed blessed. Battery received no care, no float during months of each winter. Use once or twice per week during max season. And the battery just gave out at 5.5 years. Now I am spoiled ! *Oh, forgot to add that I am powering sidecar light and its acc box too !!!