Battery Issue

Hi Guys

Well as we all remember my bike fell over and landed on my foot. But whilst it was down on the ground could this have damaged the battery. The reason I ask is that I went to start it 30 mins ago and the starter motor never made a sound, just a sort of electrical clicking and the engine management light was flashing.

I just put a meter on the battery and it showed 9.5 volts. Also checked the Bonneville to compare and that showed 12.6 volts. So how in the space of 2 weeks has my battery gone flat. Have I been a numpty and left the parking light on. (Really doubt that as it’s been in my garage since getting back from Germany and I would have noticed it).

So guys any ideas, just a bad battery??

Anyway it’s on charge now. Let’s see tomorrow if it recovers.

BC

 

Yes I have an optimate

 

Hi Andy. No there’s no alarm. No other electrical things which could drain the battery. It has heated grips but they’ve been on from new and they’re Suzuki ones. It’s a mystery that’s why I was wondering if it was damaged whilst the bike was on its side

 

I could possibly swap with the Bonnie, but I’ll see how the battery is tomorrow.

 

The battery is buggered. Just been to look at it and the red light is on on the Optimate.
Well that one didn’t last long. I’ll order up a new one tomorrow.

 

The bike is not even a year old, so I’m certainly going to ask if I can get another battery under warranty

 

Result.

Went down to the dealer and without arguments, questions, trouble, I’ve got a new battery. Just doing a final charge before I put in the bike in a couple of hours time.
This gives me time to take the Bonnie out for a little spin. It’s a nice day here today.
BC

 

Don’t rub it in Eric. But enjoy. You may be in for a shock weather wise. When you get back

 

The Wasp lives to buzz another day. Battery fully charged and back in the bike. Started first time. Happy days.

Aren’t you guys impressed how techy I’ve been. (Surprised myself)

BC