Battery seemed to be dead; there was just enough power to light the lights; each time I hit the start switch, there was an audible "click" and the
lights went out; After waiting for about 30-45 seconds, the lights came back on. I called a trustworthy local shop, they said "there's enough left in
battery to power the lights, but each time you fire it up, all remaining juice is gone; then, the "surface" power in battery is just enought
to...." They suggested I try the jumper cable from the car, but "be sure to leave the car off" for this. I did as suggested, but, I
accidently rerversed the jumpers!! Forget the excuses, I just wasn't careful enough! and put the red on neg/black on pos on truck, & just opposite on
the bike; there was a very brief spark upon my touching the cable to the battery, then NOTHING.
What do you think I may have FRIED by this screwup? I did take the battery in to get it checked; yep, it was in fact dead.... ordered a new one then &
there....
I'm just afraid that when that new battery comes in, I may just find I FRIED something else....
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.... from an embarrassed Jeffyjak !
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If after you install the battery and there is no power, then check the main fuse to see if it blew. Could be all that happened. Chances are that nothing
happened at all to the bike, and that all you need is a new battery.
Stan
"We are different - yet we are the
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Posts: 170 05/02/08 5:56 PM |
Don't forget this
http://www.newenoughhp.com/accessories/extras/anti_monkey_butt/powder_6_ounce.html oops not that, this http://www.newenoughhp.com/track_garage/battery_chargers__tenders/deltran/motorcycle_battery_tender_jr.html It will help your battery last longer. ROD
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Thanks for the replies, fellas!
Stan you were right on about the fuse; it was "cooked" in two... Sure wish I had my new battery already, just to put it to test & my mind to rest, but, am thinking that's the deal.... Rod, I already have the tender, not junior, but, sure do love that thing! I had purchased the "wrong size," but w/ same cranking power, per the sales guy at a "batteries plus" in phoenix; it worked great, as long as I kept the charger on it! Anyhow, back to the "right model," for $ 87; ouch! but, I know it will be the best one ever! 
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just an update; got the battery today, yee haw, and they had even charged it for me already! (yep, they charged me, too! the pride of ownership, eh?!)
So, after after I changed the radiator juice, the oil and filter, I had put that new 30 main fuse in it's place, I trailerd the seatless & tankless bike to the carwash & really hosed her down!!!!, I put the tank back on, seat back on, battery in place, the key in the iginition, & my "sweet ol' Baba Yaga" fired right up..... She said "Jeffyjak Honey, I've missed you, Ride me, Ride me Now!!!" (Sure, NOW I say "sweet ol'... It's not what I was saying last week!) It's all happy again here in AZ (jeez, what a mood swing!!
Anyhow, my lesson out of this, Pay Attention to where you (I) put those jumper cables! |
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Yup...That T is one tough bike. Now just ride her till it hurts. Oh yes, you may want to put the seat back on for more comfort. Bob
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