hi need help . Starting problems with my 1600 thunderbird... got new battery 10 months ago bikes not been used much due to cover 19 .. so charged battery up used her a few times no problem.. but had to charge battery again went for 60 mile run came back .. Next morning won't start just clicks lights all coming on . Any ideas thanks wullie
Despite what you've said, I'd suspect battery still. Can you test the voltage of it? Does your charger indicate battery health at all? I've had a new battery in my T-Bird (commander) every 18 months or so since new, despite being kept on an optimate.
Hi David thanks .. Will try that when I get home after work . But surely it can't be the battery its hardly been used
I find that it's not using it that kills the battery most. Also, check when you're attempting to start it (and it's clicking), do the lights on the gauges fades? If so, it's almost certainly the battery. If everything stays nice and bright, the starter motor just doesn't turn over ... then yes, it's quite possibly not the battery.
It has pretty much all been said. A smart charger will pay for itself by making your batteries last well over twice as long and putting that tedious ‘click, nothing’ firmly to bed. Try starting a car with such a tiddly battery with minimal reserves of power.
You have maybe never noticed but pressing the starter disengages the headlight as it engages the starter motor. If you leave the ignition on the headlight will dull quick enough.
