battery

Buggeration. Relay arrived, just fitted it. Still won't start. Brand new battery fully charged shows healthy volts and upon thumbing the starter it turns over fast and perfectly but refuses to fire up. I've tried it with the fast idle lever fully open, closed and in between. I've also tried it...

TTZ has higher CCA than the YTX but the YTX has a higher rated capacity in Ah. So which one to buy, any thoughts?. Spec of both below:- Manufacturer: YUASA Battery type number: YTX14-BS Battery type: Sealed maintenance-free battery Filling kit included: Yes Dimensions: 150mm x 87mm x 145mm...

My Mille is coming up to 4 years old and to prevent any sprag clutch issues, although I regularly keep her on an Optimate, I was going to treat her to a new battery. Which one ? Lead / acid, I seen Shorai batteries advertised - any good ? The list is bogglesome.

Electrical challenged here so... Maybe heading for quick trip up to the Hebrides on the milli in a few weeks so was thinking of getting a new xb 14 12 ah battery for a bit of peace of mind , the current one is at least 2 1/2 years old . Question is do i need to put a bigger solenoid in it for...

Had my 02 Mille since new and am used to the battery appetite Bertha has. I have a shop grade wall mounted trickle charger plugged in every night just so she starts when cold. Anyway, I've has some issues starting her lately. I went to start her today and the thing almost ran before a hiss and...

Hi, Just returned to my bike after a lay off, connected up a charged battery, turned the key, dash lit up, clutch in, thumbed start button, dash goes blank, no start. Turned the key off, red key immobiliser light blinks as usual, turn on key and dash is blank, with occasional flicker of red...

Hi. I'm new to Milles. I've heard about the battery going flat on the gen 2 bikes reseting the mileage on the clocks. My question is does the same thing happen when the battery goes flat on a gen 1 bike too?

Hi bought new battery march last year put on charge and left just started it once a week took it for mot on Monday got it back Wednesday put back on charge went to start it Friday and it died after a few tmes of trying and the battery won't take a charge now. Is this possible as I've not been on...

Evening all, I have had it up to here with batteries!!! Can anyone suggest a decent battery for my RSV Factory. I have been told the Motobatt is a good make. The issue I have is no power in my garage and I am unable to trickle charge on an optimate and the issue with the lights coming on once...

I have a Gen2 RSVR and think it's time I replaced the battery. Now I know there is the standard and also an uprated one. Anyone tell me which is the uprated one please?

It is my birthday today (happy birthday to me) and I had a rather nasty surprise. My RSV-R wouldn't start. It turns over fine and the battery has been charged (and replaced last week). Every time I press the ignition button, the engine turns over, but the fuel pump primer comes on (as if I was...

I have tried doing a search and couldnt find anything. Either my searches are worded wrong or im just pants lol. Does anyone know if there is a specific reason why there is no light on and off switch incorporated into the switch gear? Has anyone tried wiring one in, how difficult was it to do?

Hello guys changed my battery 2 weeks ago and spark plug and air filter on my 05 plate factory Just been in the garage And the bike woz making a clicking noise with no key in it my optimizer woz reading 12 volts so i got the key turned in on and it totally drained in with in seconds Left in on...

Just in case anyone else has the same problem, I'd thought I'd give you the benefit of my experience of late as I couldn't find the same symptoms whilst searching this forum (unless I looked incorrectly, which is possible). I’d not started my bike (std. RSV 2003 model) in over 5 to 6 weeks and...

Hello iv just brought a rsv factory 2005 and i need a new battery does anyone now the part number of the uprated battery or where i can get one from as i look on ebay amd dont tell you anythink about the battery

Hi Guys, After 18K miles, I've finally joined the "my stator is knackered" club! I have an RSVR 53 plate, which is a 2004 model. I had the symptoms of backfiring when coming off the throttle, followed by a flat battery when I stopped for fuel. After charging the battery over night on my...

Hi All, After several months of having a great and reliable machine to ride in the pissing rain, my bike failed to start after work the other week. I didnt have any jump leads etc so went home to fetch the car and when I got back to work the bugger started fine first time after not turning the...

Anyone need a new battery. Today I bought a new battery for my 2006 RSV and it does not fit. I filled it with acid before trying to fit it so I cannot take it back. Yes, I know, I should of measured the old one before ordering the new one but, we all make mistakes. It is a Varta YTX14S-BS. I can...

I want to stick my battery on charge for a bit (out of bike) but I have a DatatoolSystem 3, is there any special procedure to follow?

ive heard various things about this issue,was out for a run other day and stopped the bike,wouldnt start again,i got a lend of a volt regulator,2nd hand and not sure if its working or not,check ohms across stator plate all the same and even,replaced battery as well,just checking on hear to see...