Re: [St] First signs of Battery replacement?

[JES_VFR <jes_vfr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:28 PM 9/23/2007, you wrote:

>Yeah, Dude,
>
>The bike will fail to start before the clock resets...  It is something
>else.  The power required to keep the clock running is miniscule compared to
>what it takes to turn the starter motor.
>
>Although, you are right at the time the battery would be expected to
>fail: 5-6 years.  Odd coincidence at best.  Check all your fuses as a start.
>
>--Joel
>
>(2 failed batteries in a 2000 model)

Most bike batteries seldom last more than 3 years, although the new 
AGM and Gel batteries are supposed to last longer.


JohnS
A Dragon Ascending
"Forging my body in the Fires of my Will"

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