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Dead battery cause found
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 5:52 pm
by dustin91
So this morning I was getting my 150 back from the dealer after installing a Givi B33 trunk, trickle-charger leads, and getting my permanent plate. I called them ahead to let them know when I'd get there. Once all paid up, they brought it around, and the guy told me to let it run for a few minutes. I did, and then shut it down to access the seat storage, and once geared up and ready, it wouldn't start again. I got the service guy back to look at it, and he knew exactly what the issue was.
When I called, they started it and moved it out from the back of their storage area. When I got there, they moved it to the service area to show what they did. Then when I was paid up, they brought it around front. Apparently, all these ignition starts with quick moving distances (as in yards) - three in maybe 20 minutes - killed the battery. The service rep, who really seemed to know his stuff, said that these repeated starts with no real engine running to recharge the battery will kill it. He brought out a portable jumper and it started right up, and he told me within a mile of riding it'll be charged and ready to go.
Just wanted to share this to everyone... if you do a couple quick starts with no mileage, definitely ride around the block a few times to make sure your battery doesn't give up the ghost!
Re: Dead battery cause found
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:20 pm
by you you
dustin91 wrote:So this morning I was getting my 150 back from the dealer after installing a Givi B33 trunk, trickle-charger leads, and getting my permanent plate. I called them ahead to let them know when I'd get there. Once all paid up, they brought it around, and the guy told me to let it run for a few minutes. I did, and then shut it down to access the seat storage, and once geared up and ready, it wouldn't start again. I got the service guy back to look at it, and he knew exactly what the issue was.
When I called, they started it and moved it out from the back of their storage area. When I got there, they moved it to the service area to show what they did. Then when I was paid up, they brought it around front. Apparently, all these ignition starts with quick moving distances (as in yards) - three in maybe 20 minutes - killed the battery. The service rep, who really seemed to know his stuff, said that these repeated starts with no real engine running to recharge the battery will kill it. He brought out a portable jumper and it started right up, and he told me within a mile of riding it'll be charged and ready to go.
Just wanted to share this to everyone... if you do a couple quick starts with no mileage, definitely ride around the block a few times to make sure your battery doesn't give up the ghost!
The cheque is in the post and I woulnt c0me in your mouth...
Re: Dead battery cause found
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 7:44 pm
by Pcxdemon
you you wrote:dustin91 wrote:So this morning I was getting my 150 back from the dealer after installing a Givi B33 trunk, trickle-charger leads, and getting my permanent plate. I called them ahead to let them know when I'd get there. Once all paid up, they brought it around, and the guy told me to let it run for a few minutes. I did, and then shut it down to access the seat storage, and once geared up and ready, it wouldn't start again. I got the service guy back to look at it, and he knew exactly what the issue was.
When I called, they started it and moved it out from the back of their storage area. When I got there, they moved it to the service area to show what they did. Then when I was paid up, they brought it around front. Apparently, all these ignition starts with quick moving distances (as in yards) - three in maybe 20 minutes - killed the battery. The service rep, who really seemed to know his stuff, said that these repeated starts with no real engine running to recharge the battery will kill it. He brought out a portable jumper and it started right up, and he told me within a mile of riding it'll be charged and ready to go.
Just wanted to share this to everyone... if you do a couple quick starts with no mileage, definitely ride around the block a few times to make sure your battery doesn't give up the ghost!
The cheque is in the post and I woulnt c0me in your mouth...
If the battery is strong and in good condition then it shouldn't do that, it sounds its already on its way out...that's how mine started weakening and gradually got worse even after longer periods of riding or trickle charging it.
Re: Dead battery cause found
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:44 pm
by meissinger
exactly, it's getting ready to stop holding a charge.
Get a new battery and you're good.
Re: Dead battery cause found
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:29 pm
by dustin91
Thanks for the advice all!
Re: Dead battery cause found
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:04 am
by Theboybilly
My PCX is 15 months old now and the only battery-related issue I've had is that on one occasion the engine would turn as normal but would only just 'catch' then stop running after less than 2 seconds. In fact, thinking about it, I'm not sure it was the battery as I could press the starter button and there was plenty there so all I had to do was give the throttle a bit of a twist (but not quite enough to give forward momentum) and the engine fired without stalling. Been fine since. My initial thought was it may have been the constant use of the start/stop on my previous 6-mile journey but perhaps it was a bit of dirty fuel in the system somewhere and has now been dislodged. The funny thing is, is that it's knocked a little confidence in the start/stop gizmo - so much so that I tend not to use it anymore.
Re: Dead battery cause found
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:19 pm
by you you
Theboybilly wrote:My PCX is 15 months old now and the only battery-related issue I've had is that on one occasion the engine would turn as normal but would only just 'catch' then stop running after less than 2 seconds. In fact, thinking about it, I'm not sure it was the battery as I could press the starter button and there was plenty there so all I had to do was give the throttle a bit of a twist (but not quite enough to give forward momentum) and the engine fired without stalling. Been fine since. My initial thought was it may have been the constant use of the start/stop on my previous 6-mile journey but perhaps it was a bit of dirty fuel in the system somewhere and has now been dislodged. The funny thing is, is that it's knocked a little confidence in the start/stop gizmo - so much so that I tend not to use it anymore.
Your bike stalled once and you are angsting about it?