Electronical weirdness!

[Jallen3.14]

So, bike's been sitting for a week or so with cold wet weather. This week has been warm and nice so I took it to meet a client Monday. The year old Duracell battery struggled to start after only a week idle but it did finally catch. Gave it a minute to warm up and then, like a doofus, forgot the kick stand was down so popped it into first and killed it. It fired right back up but, as I'm rolling down the road, I realize the turn signals are not working - nor is the tach. Speedo and fuel gauge are fine, and it's running fine, so I went on to my meeting using hand signals. Figured I was in for a frustrating diagnostic session when I got home. Met with my client then when I fired it up to go home, every thing worked normally.

The only thing I can figure is the shade of Joseph Lucas was a couple days late for a trick or treat haunt which, no surprise there (especially doing it during the day).

 

[TURBO200R4]

I think it will get better or worse

 

[Stillserving]

Probably just the ECU had a hiccup with the low voltage and then the abrupt shutdown when you killed it w/ the side stand. Computers are finnicky about that sort of thing! I wouldn't worry about it too much unless you keep having issues.

 

[Jag]

Load test the battery first and check all connections!

 

[skydog1000]

Get a good battery tender

 

[Jallen3.14]

Get a good battery tender

Got one - just never bother when the bike's only going to be sitting for a week or so. Looks like the battery is on its way out and.... yep. Two months outside the warranty. Figures. Shoulda bought a Yuasa. Just didn't want to wait 2 whole days on Amazon...

 

[cootertwo]

I agree with the "confusing the computer" idea.

 

[Jallen3.14]

I agree with the "confusing the computer" idea.

That's kinda what I figured (and hoped).