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Hi. I'm new to the forum and a proud owner of a yellow 1997 T595 955cc.
I have only had the bike for a couple of weeks but am having a problem with my battery going flat.
First up I checked the condition of the battery in it. Levels were well below the minimum mark so topped them up and charged overnight. The bike ran fine for a couple of days. Then one morning wouldnt start as battery was flat. I presumed the battery was stuffed, so bought a new one and fitted that (after filling, charging etc). This seemed ok until after a night (12 hours approx of no use). The battery was flat again.
After push starting it, I ran the bike for 5 mins then switched it off and it started fine, therefore the charging system seems ok. It seems to point to a slow voltage drain. I do not have an alarm. I have heated grips but unplugged them and have discounted them. My earth seems ok from what I can see, hard to tell. Battery connections are good.
Any one have any clues? I'm guessing that alternator, regulator/rectifier should be ok if its charging when the bike is running. If I cant figure it out I will take it to a shop, should any motorcycle shop be able to test it/fix it?
Thanks in advance
I have only had the bike for a couple of weeks but am having a problem with my battery going flat.
First up I checked the condition of the battery in it. Levels were well below the minimum mark so topped them up and charged overnight. The bike ran fine for a couple of days. Then one morning wouldnt start as battery was flat. I presumed the battery was stuffed, so bought a new one and fitted that (after filling, charging etc). This seemed ok until after a night (12 hours approx of no use). The battery was flat again.
After push starting it, I ran the bike for 5 mins then switched it off and it started fine, therefore the charging system seems ok. It seems to point to a slow voltage drain. I do not have an alarm. I have heated grips but unplugged them and have discounted them. My earth seems ok from what I can see, hard to tell. Battery connections are good.
Any one have any clues? I'm guessing that alternator, regulator/rectifier should be ok if its charging when the bike is running. If I cant figure it out I will take it to a shop, should any motorcycle shop be able to test it/fix it?
Thanks in advance