Triumphrat

Legendryder

I know this is beyond obvious, but if it is a non sealed battery, did you make sure it is full of liquid? These bikes tend to boil the fluid out of non sealed batteries. If it isn't full, distilled water will do the trick.

Grumpymann

Paid extra for a sealed "Heavy Duty" battery. Had it charged at the store.
And charged it again here at home last night.

Still nothing.

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Woody1911a1

just because it's new doesn't mean it's any good .

check this thread from a week or so ago http://www.triumphrat.net/hinckley-c...-problems.html

if you have an advanced motor parts store nearby , go buy yourself a sealed AGM battery , size EXT15L .

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SlowPocono

I'm not too far from Allentown and if your problems persist and the weather isn't too bad for standing around outside on the street I'd be willing to take a look at it with you.

Jacksf

Hi,
Try jump starting it. That will tell you if it's the battery.

Steve

jimmyj900

Jump Starting -- You can jump start a bike from a car but the engine of the car must not be running. A car alternator can fry the electrical system of a bike!

Starter Solenoid -- The solenoid is a high-power switch that connects the battery to the starter when you press the starter button. Follow the heavy cable from the battery + terminal to find the solenoid. It's located under the bracket that the rear of the gas tank attaches to. Pull back the rubber boot on the terminal and you'll have two 'large' terminals to short across.

If shorting across the terminals causes cranking, then the solenoid needs replacing.

Battery -- It's not impossible that your battery is bad. Charge it and get it load tested at a battery shop or auto parts store. (Walmart can't handle anything that complex. )

Starter -- If the starter has a 'bad spot' you might be able to get it to a 'good spot' by rocking the bike in gear. If that works, then you need new starter brushes at the very least and probably a rebuild.

Jim

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