6a. wobble

[Robert Waters]

I noticed my KLR-650 getting hard to start today. It has 4k on the odometer. Pulled the battery out and it did not have one drop of liquid in it. I filled it up and charged it and all seems well. However, I'm concerned that the system is over charging the battery. Why else would it be completely dry? Should I take it in to the shop to get it checked, or is this rather normal? Robert TotalHealth.bz Focus On Truth --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Conall]

Did you yourself verify the battery fluids initially? Is it real hot where you live? What did you fill it up with? I would check the fluid levels in 2 weeks time, then in two more weeks,then monthly. It may be beyond being able to keep a charge so go with a sealed battery when it's time to replace it. Conall 93,95 KLR650

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Robert Waters wrote: > > I noticed my KLR-650 getting hard to start today. It has 4k on the odometer. Pulled the battery out and it did not have one drop of liquid in it. I filled it up and charged it and all seems well. However, I'm concerned that the system is over charging the battery. Why else would it be completely dry? Should I take it in to the shop to get it checked, or is this rather normal? > > Robert > > > > > > TotalHealth.bz > Focus On Truth > > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[E Hines]

This is common with all KLR's. You need to check the water every 1000 smiles or do like most of us and get a good maintance free battery. There are many to choice from. I changed mine almost two years ago and have had zero problems from the new one. The stock battery requires too much attention for me. Robert Waters wrote: I noticed my KLR-650 getting hard to start today. It has 4k on the odometer. Pulled the battery out and it did not have one drop of liquid in it. I filled it up and charged it and all seems well. However, I'm concerned that the system is over charging the battery. Why else would it be completely dry? Should I take it in to the shop to get it checked, or is this rather normal? Robert TotalHealth.bz Focus On Truth --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Kerry Stottlemyer]

All batteries with fill ports require water now and then. A motorcycle battery is just about the worst though. Small battery tasked with starting a relatively large motor with usually undersized wires that add to the problem. not to mention the location, Under the seat, well insulated... from cooling air that would keep it alive longer. Once the battery is hot it stays hot for some time. the charging system is pushing a we bit more juice then the battery needs adding to the loose of fluid. but as Hines noted get a maintenance free battery and forget about it. Kerry

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Robert Waters wrote: > > I noticed my KLR-650 getting hard to start today. It has 4k on the odometer. Pulled the battery out and it did not have one drop of liquid in it. I filled it up and charged it and all seems well. However, I'm concerned that the system is over charging the battery. Why else would it be completely dry? Should I take it in to the shop to get it checked, or is this rather normal? > > Robert > > > > > > TotalHealth.bz > Focus On Truth > > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[dooden]

Start pricing new batteries my opinion I bought a sealed battery, since it will not leak when the bike is on its side. To each there own, yours might go for years or be dead in the morning. Filled it with ? tap water, acid, distilled water ? Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Robert Waters wrote: > > I noticed my KLR-650 getting hard to start today. It has 4k on the odometer. Pulled the battery out and it did not have one drop of liquid in it. I filled it up and charged it and all seems well. However, I'm concerned that the system is over charging the battery. Why else would it be completely dry? Should I take it in to the shop to get it checked, or is this rather normal? > > Robert > > > > > > TotalHealth.bz > Focus On Truth > > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Robert Waters]

Thanks for the advise. It is a bit of a pain, especially with a Corban seat, to pull out the battery, add water and replace it. The next time it comes out it will be replaced with another battery - probably gel, but not sure on that. I use a gel battery on my Landcruiser. One went out a few years ago, and when that happens with a gel you can't even jump it. So, maybe there is a better choice. rw

> All batteries with fill ports require water now and then. A motorcycle battery is just about

the worst though. Small battery tasked with starting a relatively large motor with usually undersized wires that add to the problem. not to mention the location, Under the seat, well insulated... from cooling air that would keep it alive longer. Once the battery is hot it stays hot for some time. the charging system is pushing a we bit more juice then the battery needs adding to the loose of fluid. but as Hines noted get a maintenance free battery and forget about it. > Kerry TotalHealth.bz Focus On Truth --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[4_stroke]

Robert Waters wrote:

> > Thanks for the advise. It is a bit of a pain, especially with a Corban > seat, to pull out the battery, add water and replace it. The next time > it comes out it will be replaced with another battery - probably gel, > but not sure on that. I use a gel battery on my Landcruiser. One went > out a few years ago, and when that happens with a gel you can't even > jump it. So, maybe there is a better choice. > > rw > > > All batteries with fill ports require water now and then. A > motorcycle battery is just about > the worst though. Small battery tasked with starting a relatively > large motor with usually > undersized wires that add to the problem. not to mention the location, > Under the seat, > well insulated... from cooling air that would keep it alive longer. > Once the battery is hot it > stays hot for some time. the charging system is pushing a we bit more > juice then the > battery needs adding to the loose of fluid. but as Hines noted get a > maintenance free battery and forget about it. > > Kerry > > TotalHealth.bz > Focus On Truth > > --------------------------------- > Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! > Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at > Yahoo! Games. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >

Am I the only one who thinks that it's hard to get at the battery even without a Corbin seat. Had to take my crash bars and seat off to jump the bike in 18F Boston last winter.

[Chris Norloff]

One way you can jump is to attach the positive jumper cable to the *other* end of the battery positive cable, where it attaches to the starter solenoid. Access this by removing the plastic cover (one phillips screw) on the left side, below the rear of the fuel tank. Then attach the negative jumper cable to the frame. best, Chris ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: 4_stroke Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:31:26 -0400 ...

>Am I the only one who thinks that it's hard to get at the battery even >without a Corbin seat. Had to take my crash bars and seat off to jump >the bike in 18F Boston last winter.

[4_stroke]

Chris Norloff wrote:

> One way you can jump is to attach the positive jumper cable to the *other* end of the battery positive cable, where it attaches to the starter solenoid. Access this by removing the plastic cover (one phillips screw) on the left side, below the rear of the fuel tank. > > Then attach the negative jumper cable to the frame. > > best, > Chris > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: 4_stroke > Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:31:26 -0400 > > ... > >> Am I the only one who thinks that it's hard to get at the battery even >> without a Corbin seat. Had to take my crash bars and seat off to jump >> the bike in 18F Boston last winter. >> > > >

Thank you! I can even take that off without tasking my bars off. Best

[J Fortner]

Install a sealed AGM battery. One of the best mods I have done. No more leaking acid on the frame. No more topping off the battery. AGM battery also seems to hold a charge better. http://www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.com/battery-finder-list.asp?battery=257 JF

On 7/30/07, Robert Waters wrote: > > I noticed my KLR-650 getting hard to start today. It has 4k on the > odometer. Pulled the battery out and it did not have one drop of liquid in > it. I filled it up and charged it and all seems well. However, I'm concerned > that the system is over charging the battery. Why else would it be > completely dry? Should I take it in to the shop to get it checked, or is > this rather normal? > > Robert > > TotalHealth.bz > Focus On Truth > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]