:eek: n00b alert!!!! Battery is dead

istreefitty · July 22nd, 2009, 11:57 AM

So yesterday after an intense ride (use the word intense loosely) I tried to pull into the garage, but my wife beat me to the punch. Soo I cut off the engine, put down the kick stand and go get her keys to move the car. I then wheel the bike in, then move her car in.....all is good??? not quite. You see I left the bike in the "on" position and thus havea dead battery today. My question is, is it alright to use a car to jump the battery?? Or do I need a new battery now?? Thanks guys.

kkim · July 22nd, 2009, 11:59 AM

you can use the car battery, just don't start the car when you jump it, like you normally do when you jump another car.

that's why I always use the key to turn off the bike.

istreefitty · July 22nd, 2009, 12:19 PM

So should I start the car, connect the terminals, then start the bike. OR leave the car off connect th terminals then start the bike. Also how long should I let the motorcycle engine run before shutting it off??

OldGuy · July 22nd, 2009, 12:58 PM

Michael - Leave the car off. The voltage/power in the car battery by itself is all you need. Providing your alternator and battery were good to start with once you have the bike running take a nice long ride and the Alternator should get the battery back up to shape. Short rides will not do the trick. This is one time you can honestly tell your wife you have to take a long ride

.

Look around for the battery tenders - you can find them for ~$20 on sale and they will be good to keep your battery charged during the off season - oh wait your in HI and don't have an off season (turkey) or could charge the battery up overnight when this happens.

tjkamper · July 22nd, 2009, 01:18 PM

Definately go on a long ride afterwards! It is fun and necesary.

NJD022588 · July 22nd, 2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

you can use the car battery, just don't start the car when you jump it, like you normally do when you jump another car.

why? i understand that you dont need to start the car, but does this cause any harm?

kkim · July 22nd, 2009, 02:27 PM

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_to_...ike_from_a_car

tjkamper · July 22nd, 2009, 02:40 PM

The higher amperage for the car battery along with the flow from the alternator could cook the bikes battery and/or other electrical equipment on the bike.

July 22nd, 2009, 11:57 AM	#1
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	:eek: n00b alert!!!! Battery is dead So yesterday after an intense ride (use the word intense loosely) I tried to pull into the garage, but my wife beat me to the punch. Soo I cut off the engine, put down the kick stand and go get her keys to move the car. I then wheel the bike in, then move her car in.....all is good??? not quite. You see I left the bike in the "on" position and thus havea dead battery today. My question is, is it alright to use a car to jump the battery?? Or do I need a new battery now?? Thanks guys. __________________________________________________ A girl walks into a bar and orders a "double entendre" So the bartender gave it to her "once you go black, you never go back."

July 22nd, 2009, 12:19 PM	#3
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	So should I start the car, connect the terminals, then start the bike. OR leave the car off connect th terminals then start the bike. Also how long should I let the motorcycle engine run before shutting it off?? __________________________________________________ A girl walks into a bar and orders a "double entendre" So the bartender gave it to her "once you go black, you never go back."

July 22nd, 2009, 12:58 PM	#4
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Michael - Leave the car off. The voltage/power in the car battery by itself is all you need. Providing your alternator and battery were good to start with once you have the bike running take a nice long ride and the Alternator should get the battery back up to shape. Short rides will not do the trick. This is one time you can honestly tell your wife you have to take a long ride . Look around for the battery tenders - you can find them for ~$20 on sale and they will be good to keep your battery charged during the off season - oh wait your in HI and don't have an off season (turkey) or could charge the battery up overnight when this happens. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

July 22nd, 2009, 01:18 PM	#5
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Definately go on a long ride afterwards! It is fun and necesary. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

July 22nd, 2009, 02:40 PM	#8
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	The higher amperage for the car battery along with the flow from the alternator could cook the bikes battery and/or other electrical equipment on the bike. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

July 22nd, 2009, 11:59 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	you can use the car battery, just don't start the car when you jump it, like you normally do when you jump another car. that's why I always use the key to turn off the bike.

July 22nd, 2009, 02:27 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_to_...ike_from_a_car

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