Battery help? (maybe)

fatburg · 07-30-2008, 07:48 PM

alright so here is the issue. My bike hasn't been running the greatest, the other day it died when I stopped for a minute, but it started right back up but needed a little throttle to get her smooth.

next symptom, i have a second headlight wired up on my FZ and when I pull in the clutch the one headlight dims almost to off and as soon as I put load on it again it brightens back up.

So thinking that since the battery is 4 years old I go and check the voltage across the leads to my battery tender connector being that it is wired straight to the battery....0V. So do I have to have the battery disconnected to get voltage across it??? I can't think of a reason except maybe the starter coil why it would be 0V.

thoughts?

BobTheBiker · 07-30-2008, 09:10 PM

it sounds like you need a new battery, and to check for shorts in your wiring.

fatburg · 07-30-2008, 09:45 PM

ya, well here's the answer:

First, had a blown fuse in my tender cable. And apparently a bad connection somewher in the headlight/heated grip circuit. Snugged all up and taped over each connection to make sure they don't vibrate loose. Seemed to solve the headlight problem.

Also the standing state of the battery was 12.78 volts which is good. But probably needs to be replaced anyway.

Dnyce · 07-30-2008, 09:59 PM

should be at about 13, 13.5 ish, when its fully charged.

14.4 is the number to shoot for when its running i believe

fatburg · 07-30-2008, 10:13 PM

well my shopping list currently

battery
spark plugs
brake pads & brake lines
air filter
coolant change
cable lube, replace if stretched too much
15T front sprocket
new gear

Dnyce · 07-30-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatburg

well my shopping list currently

battery
spark plugs
brake pads & brake lines
air filter
coolant change
cable lube, replace if stretched too much
15T front sprocket
new gear

me too
oil and filter change too
just got some woodcraft frame sliders too

gd times

dReWpY · 07-31-2008, 01:10 PM

how often should you change your air filter again?

fatburg · 07-31-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy

how often should you change your air filter again?

Mine says 12k or 18mo. Damn Drewpy, you should have changed yours twice by now

dReWpY · 07-31-2008, 01:53 PM

... ooopss... i better get to that...

No Worries · 07-31-2008, 03:41 PM

I've had the same K&N air filter on my Suzuki since 1982, and it's pretty dusty out here. Just wash, dry, and oil.

07-30-2008, 07:48 PM	#1
fatburg Grill Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Moto: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 960	Battery help? (maybe) alright so here is the issue. My bike hasn't been running the greatest, the other day it died when I stopped for a minute, but it started right back up but needed a little throttle to get her smooth. next symptom, i have a second headlight wired up on my FZ and when I pull in the clutch the one headlight dims almost to off and as soon as I put load on it again it brightens back up. So thinking that since the battery is 4 years old I go and check the voltage across the leads to my battery tender connector being that it is wired straight to the battery....0V. So do I have to have the battery disconnected to get voltage across it??? I can't think of a reason except maybe the starter coil why it would be 0V. thoughts?

07-30-2008, 09:59 PM	#4
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	should be at about 13, 13.5 ish, when its fully charged. 14.4 is the number to shoot for when its running i believe __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

07-30-2008, 09:10 PM	#2
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	it sounds like you need a new battery, and to check for shorts in your wiring.

07-30-2008, 09:45 PM	#3
fatburg Grill Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Moto: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 960	ya, well here's the answer: First, had a blown fuse in my tender cable. And apparently a bad connection somewher in the headlight/heated grip circuit. Snugged all up and taped over each connection to make sure they don't vibrate loose. Seemed to solve the headlight problem. Also the standing state of the battery was 12.78 volts which is good. But probably needs to be replaced anyway.

07-30-2008, 10:13 PM	#5
fatburg Grill Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Moto: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 960	well my shopping list currently battery spark plugs brake pads & brake lines air filter coolant change cable lube, replace if stretched too much 15T front sprocket new gear

07-31-2008, 03:41 PM	#10
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I've had the same K&N air filter on my Suzuki since 1982, and it's pretty dusty out here. Just wash, dry, and oil.