battery problem?

Moto126 · February 2nd, 2012, 02:40 PM

I haven't used my bike for a month or two and when i tried to turn it on it would make buzzing noise or no sound at all and not turn on. I assumed it was the battery so i bought a charger (schumacher 1.5 amp maintainer) for it. I realized that i need an outlet but since i live at an apartment i park it outside. I'm wondering if it is possible if i take the battery out of the bike and charge it in my house with the charger.or another way im thinking is if i should just buy a new battery.

Scattcatt · February 2nd, 2012, 03:25 PM

Have you tried jumping the battery and just letting it run for a few minutes? Probably the easiest solution of all as long as you have access to another vehicle and jumper cables. Just leave the the other vehicle off so the added load of the spinning alternator doesn't burn up your battery.

k-os · February 2nd, 2012, 03:35 PM

Yes you can take the battery out and try charging it indoors. I'm assuming you have a smart charger that will shut off once it reaches full charge. The battery may not be able to recover from the long term discharge.

Moto126 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:10 PM

I bought some cables and jumped it with my car and it worked instantly! thanks for the help!

February 2nd, 2012, 02:40 PM	#1
Moto126 ninjette.org member Name: Moto Location: LA, CA Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2011 Posts: 16	battery problem? I haven't used my bike for a month or two and when i tried to turn it on it would make buzzing noise or no sound at all and not turn on. I assumed it was the battery so i bought a charger (schumacher 1.5 amp maintainer) for it. I realized that i need an outlet but since i live at an apartment i park it outside. I'm wondering if it is possible if i take the battery out of the bike and charge it in my house with the charger.or another way im thinking is if i should just buy a new battery.

February 2nd, 2012, 03:25 PM	#2
Scattcatt ninjette.org sage Name: Zach Location: Michigan Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2003 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 721 Blog Entries: 1	Have you tried jumping the battery and just letting it run for a few minutes? Probably the easiest solution of all as long as you have access to another vehicle and jumper cables. Just leave the the other vehicle off so the added load of the spinning alternator doesn't burn up your battery. __________________________________________________ ATGATT

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February 2nd, 2012, 03:35 PM	#3
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	Yes you can take the battery out and try charging it indoors. I'm assuming you have a smart charger that will shut off once it reaches full charge. The battery may not be able to recover from the long term discharge.

February 2nd, 2012, 11:10 PM	#4
Moto126 ninjette.org member Name: Moto Location: LA, CA Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2011 Posts: 16	I bought some cables and jumped it with my car and it worked instantly! thanks for the help!