Battery Issue - Problem Solved

[R3TCAPT]

Went out to the holding area for the R3T this morning to bring the beautiful beast out for a cleaning and she wouldn't start ......... she grunted a few times but then after a few tries even the grunting came to a stop. I called my brother and he brought his tester over and we tested the battery - it appeared to have enough cranking amps but evidently just not enough for the large lady. So we jumped the battery using my truck and she fired right up - after letting her run for about 15 minutes I shut her down and the rest of the day she came to life without effort. This is the best she has started in probably over a year. So to avoid any such issues in the future I went online and, after reading some advice found right here, I ordered a Scorpion battery. YTX20HL-BS Battery | Scorpion 12 Volt Motorcycle Batteries Looking forward to receiving the replacement sometime this next week - then, after installing the new battery, I can "mount the large lady" and take her for a nice long ride.

 

[slaphead]

I had the same problem last month, just would not start when cold. Being in the UK i could not source a scorpion battery over here, so ended up buying the Motobatt which other captains have been using with no problems..The beast fires straight up now no problems cold or warm...

 

[mexican]

Last september i had the same problem at an RAA, it was the original battery, i would have to jump it after sitting for a month but after riding it it would charge, as long as i rode it every day or as far as every week it would start, heavy but it would start.
Before my trip to Cali i had the battery checked and they discovered a dead cell so i replaced it, not to bad for an 04 model battery

 

[Terminater]

Hate to see some try to push start a rocket 3.

 

[Dunnspeed]

I've done it 6 or 7 times. It's not easy that's for sure. My R3T wont start when it's below 35 to 40. Drives me crazy. Even with a new battery. But with some speed and a pop start, I'm on my way. Did I say it's not easy. These bikes take some speed to push start. Maybe I need to follow the line back and do the cleaning like I've heard...

 

[skydog1000]

Thanks for the batter link

 

[TOMCAT]

Had to push-start mine a couple of times at the RDU ... lucky there were 26 other Rocket Owners there to help. Be a prick trying to do it on your own that's for sure !!!

 

[Mittzy]

Tried doing the same to mine on the RDU ride to Hervey Bay, after i snapped the clutch lever.