Battery drained after 2 days of rest

hokusai · 02-08-10, 12:44

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone else experienced the same problem that I have. On 2 different occasions, my battery drained completely after not riding for the weekend. I "last" rode on a Friday and attempt to ride on Monday. Both times, key was in the off position and not on the parking light option. I have a 09 Street Triple. IS this normal? This never happened on any of my older bikes.

Thanks

sonny1988 · 02-08-10, 13:00

when you go out for a ride, are you doing short trips? short trips might not be long enough recharge the battery to capacity from what was loss during start up.

hokusai · 02-08-10, 13:45

I wouldn't say my trips are that short. It's a daily commuter bike M-F about 16 miles each way from 30-40min each way. This includes freeway travel too.

air_odie · 02-08-10, 18:38

check the battery

look for reg rectifier threads most likely whats starting

tooblekain · 02-08-10, 19:29

Load test your battery. Sounds like your battery cannot hold a charge.

Indiana 675 · 02-08-10, 19:46

Mine does the same thing. 2008. I checked the charging system and it's good. I'm getting a new battery this spring

hokusai · 02-08-10, 20:04

Thanks. It's still under warranty. I'll have the dealer take a look at it.

Indiana 675 · 02-08-10, 20:57

I think the battery is only warranted for 6 month.
But I would still check in case it is the charging system.

MacBandit · 02-09-10, 02:58

Did you charge the battery overnight after the first time it went dead?

hokusai · 02-09-10, 11:23

I charged it on the battery tender for a full day.

02-08-10, 12:44	#1
hokusai Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 59	Battery drained after 2 days of rest Hi all, I was wondering if anyone else experienced the same problem that I have. On 2 different occasions, my battery drained completely after not riding for the weekend. I "last" rode on a Friday and attempt to ride on Monday. Both times, key was in the off position and not on the parking light option. I have a 09 Street Triple. IS this normal? This never happened on any of my older bikes. Thanks
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sonny1988 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moreno Valley Posts: 138	when you go out for a ride, are you doing short trips? short trips might not be long enough recharge the battery to capacity from what was loss during start up.
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02-08-10, 13:45	#3
hokusai Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 59	I wouldn't say my trips are that short. It's a daily commuter bike M-F about 16 miles each way from 30-40min each way. This includes freeway travel too.
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air_odie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FORT DRUM,NY (ALSO FL, AL, MI Posts: 1,270	check the battery look for reg rectifier threads most likely whats starting __________________ keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down! --ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKE ODIE GO HE HE HAY HAY!!!
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tooblekain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: A part of Sandy Eggo known as "The Dirty Deedo" Posts: 4,177	Load test your battery. Sounds like your battery cannot hold a charge. __________________ Ride and get shacked in the Tube....Kain the Throttle
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02-08-10, 19:46	#6
Indiana 675 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morgantown Indiana USA Posts: 174	Mine does the same thing. 2008. I checked the charging system and it's good. I'm getting a new battery this spring __________________ List of goodies: Gilles Rear Sets, Gilles Chain Adjuster, GSG Moto frame sliders, GSG Moto clutch/alternator protector, Woodcraft swing arm spools,Tech Spec Tank Grip,Woodcraft Engine Covers,Scorpio i900 RDI alarm,HID 6000 lights, Red Seat Cowl,Pazzo levers,Rizoma Grips and Bar ends,GB Racing clutch cover,APE CCT,HID delay relay, Woodcraft pressure break switch,Watsen Design flush turn signal,LighTech Quick Release Gas Cap
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02-08-10, 20:04	#7
hokusai Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 59	Thanks. It's still under warranty. I'll have the dealer take a look at it.
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02-08-10, 20:57	#8
Indiana 675 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morgantown Indiana USA Posts: 174	I think the battery is only warranted for 6 month. But I would still check in case it is the charging system. __________________ List of goodies: Gilles Rear Sets, Gilles Chain Adjuster, GSG Moto frame sliders, GSG Moto clutch/alternator protector, Woodcraft swing arm spools,Tech Spec Tank Grip,Woodcraft Engine Covers,Scorpio i900 RDI alarm,HID 6000 lights, Red Seat Cowl,Pazzo levers,Rizoma Grips and Bar ends,GB Racing clutch cover,APE CCT,HID delay relay, Woodcraft pressure break switch,Watsen Design flush turn signal,LighTech Quick Release Gas Cap
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MacBandit Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 2,384	Did you charge the battery overnight after the first time it went dead?
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hokusai Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 59	I charged it on the battery tender for a full day.
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