Fishbein
Supercharged
- Joined
- Oct 14, 2008
- Messages
- 324
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Ride
- Rocket III Touring 2014 (previously 2008)
I have an '08 R3Touring and bought a Scorpion battery just before winter as I always had trouble starting below maybe 52 F, despite regular use of a Battery Tender Plus. Rode straight thru winter except with precipitation below freezing. Also did a full service right before winter. Had no problems until recently.
Sometimes bike starts fine. Sometimes there's no connection at all; no turnover. Sometimes it turns over then dies. Sometimes it starts then dies any time within a few mins. Acts like it could simply shut off while riding (very strange).
Obviously took seat off and checked batt connections. Looked ok, but resecured wires. Worked fine for a day. Now not right again. Thought it might relate to kickstand being down, slipping into gear and shutting off due to safety. Neutral light wanders in and out, maybe gears too.
Any helpful thoughts?
Sometimes bike starts fine. Sometimes there's no connection at all; no turnover. Sometimes it turns over then dies. Sometimes it starts then dies any time within a few mins. Acts like it could simply shut off while riding (very strange).
Obviously took seat off and checked batt connections. Looked ok, but resecured wires. Worked fine for a day. Now not right again. Thought it might relate to kickstand being down, slipping into gear and shutting off due to safety. Neutral light wanders in and out, maybe gears too.
Any helpful thoughts?