Dead battery

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Well, it groaned a little, but not enough to start the bike.

So, to avoid buying a trickle charger, since I'm selling the bike and the new XR250 ain't be got a battery, I was thinking about using jumpers to my car battery without turning the car on. 

I believe I remember others having success this way. 

What I don't remember is when I try to start the bike, do I leave it hooked up to the car battery?  I think so.

Feel free to slam me, have at it, I can take it. 

Thanks for the help folks.

p.s. Anyone catch the Hollywood Shuffle reference?

[wlk12]

What I don't remember is when I try to start the bike, do I leave it hooked up to the car battery?  I think so.

p.s. Anyone catch the Hollywood Shuffle reference?

[wlk12]

Forgot to type in the answer

Yes, just make sure the car IS NOT running

Billk K.

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Thanks Bill.

[JC]

Yep.  If you have a voltometer you can hook it up and watch the return to the battery while its idling.  The reason I say this, some charging systems don't produce enough charge at idle to have a net positive effect on the battery.  If you take it for a short ride its probably much better than letting it sit there idling.

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THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING 'BOUT!!!

Jeff, thank you sir.  I do have a voltmeter...ground to the earlobe, right?

Now, I think I just undo the two allen bolts on the gas tank, and maybe take off the side little black panels to get to the battery.  I'll figure it out, and I've got the manual on the computer as well.

I'll give an update when I get 'er done.

[wlk12]

Ian, unless the SVS is quite different than the naked (what I have), you don't have to lift the tank to get to the battery. It's under the seat - remove the two side panels and unbolt the seat.

And Jeff's right about the voltmeter, but I doubt you need it. Hardly any bike puts out enough at idle to charge the battery. You're going to have to make several LONG rides (higher rpm's) if you hope to recharge it, and even that may not do it. Could you borrow a charger? Or perhaps it's too far gone and you'll need a new battery.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Bill