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mrlmd · December 8th, 2010, 06:18 PM

You measure the battery's voltage maybe 1/2 hr. after you finished charging it - that gives you the true voltage without the "surface charge", and you should have that battery tested with a load tester to see if it's still any good after you've fully charged it. It may still read 12.6 V and not get a good enough oomph out of it to start the bike.
What's the rush to put the battery in at 28 degrees? You going for a ride? Let the battery sit overnight and measure the voltage again, take it to be tested, and if it's alright, then put it back into the bike and see if it starts. Otherwise, you may be doing this again.

December 8th, 2010, 06:18 PM	#48
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	You measure the battery's voltage maybe 1/2 hr. after you finished charging it - that gives you the true voltage without the "surface charge", and you should have that battery tested with a load tester to see if it's still any good after you've fully charged it. It may still read 12.6 V and not get a good enough oomph out of it to start the bike. What's the rush to put the battery in at 28 degrees? You going for a ride? Let the battery sit overnight and measure the voltage again, take it to be tested, and if it's alright, then put it back into the bike and see if it starts. Otherwise, you may be doing this again.