Why do motorcycle batteries go bad?
The most common thing that riders do to ruin a battery is let them die completely repeatedly. Running excessive electrical accessories on a bike (these drain the battery much quicker than a stock bike would) Faulty or incorrectly installed accessories or wiring. Using the wrong type of charger and over/undercharging.
How do you tell if a motorcycle battery is going bad?
The most obvious warning signs can be found through a simple visual inspection. Signs of a bad battery include broken terminals, a crack or bulge in the plastic casing, as well as any leaking fluid or discoloration. Sometimes, battery terminals can become corroded.
Is the battery on my 2008 Bonneville still charged?
So I’ve had a 2008 Bonneville for about two months, and everything’s been fine ’till the other day. The bike is kept on a battery tender and has always been charged up.
What to do if your triumph battery dies?
The bike is kept on a battery tender and has always been charged up. I rode about 40 miles, shut the bike off for about 5 mins. and it started just fine. Another 8 miles or so, off and on again – no problem. 4 miles later, off and on again, started right up. 22 miles later, shut bike off, sat for 30 min. bike wouldn’t start.
Can you buy a cheap battery for a triumph?
If you have a large V-twin engine, definitely don’t buy a cheap battery as it won’t be able to handle many start cycles. It’s a false economy.
How long does battery last on Triumph motorcycle?
I learned yesterday, from a neighbor, that certain brands of batteries only have a realistic lifespan of just 2 years. She keeps her battery on a tender, and she started it the first time in a while two weeks ago, and then a little later, it wouldn’t turn on at all.
Why does my Triumph Bonneville have a bad battery?
Modern CPU-related bike technologies put more strain on the battery than the older models, so battery inspection is more crucial than ever. On newer models, Triumph has made an effort to upgrade its batteries.
Can a bad ignition switch cause a Bonneville to die?
If replacing the battery doesn’t prevent dead battery symptoms, a bad regulator/rectifier can cause problems that seem to be coming from the battery. We’ve also met a few instances where the culprit was a worn ignition switch.
The bike is kept on a battery tender and has always been charged up. I rode about 40 miles, shut the bike off for about 5 mins. and it started just fine. Another 8 miles or so, off and on again – no problem. 4 miles later, off and on again, started right up. 22 miles later, shut bike off, sat for 30 min. bike wouldn’t start.
If you have a large V-twin engine, definitely don’t buy a cheap battery as it won’t be able to handle many start cycles. It’s a false economy.