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[Anton Perdices]

Battery Folks,          I just came back from a two week vacation and when I tried to start my bike the battery didn't have enough of a charge to crank it. It is a 93 and I have had it for almost a year. I failed to ask the previous owner how old the battery was. This is the second time it has died on me. The first time I left the bike on park for a couple of hours but was able to push start it. Is there a way I can tell if I need a new battery, Amout of liquid in the battery etc. Please let me know or should I just go out and get a new one and if so any recomendations? Thanks, [b]Anton Perdices[/b] [b]Information Services[/b] [b]Nortel Networks[/b] [b]telephone: 954 851-8753 (ESN 228) [/b] [b]fax: 954 851-8499 (ESN 228)[/b] [b]e-mail: perdicea@...[/b]

[Walker]

What is the best Moto Battery made? Closed cell? WALKER www.surfphoto.com www.billabongodyssey.com www.fostersprosurftour.com

[Allan Patton]

Have been looking at the Dual Star site showing the Odyssey battery kit for the KLR. I have never used a dry cell battery before, and know nothing about them. Anybody on the list have any experience with them? If so, how well do they fit? It says "All parts are included in kit - minor modifications required" My original battery is over two years old now, I'm thinking about changing it so I don't have to worry about it failing while out on the road somewhere.The dry cell would be nice too, wouldn't have to take it out and fill it every 5,000 miles like I do now. Allan A14 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[btlynx]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Combat_Tourer" wrote:

> Looking for highly reliable, deep cycle, maintenance free battery. > > Who's got one and how do you like it? Where did you get it? > > Todd

batteryweb.com look for odyssey they do two a pc545 and an x545 both are maintanace free and sealed batteries with deep cycling at lower amps the pc545 is the main match the x545 is batterywebs version and cheaper i have the pc545 so cant vouch for the x545 but i have read a lot of people using them with no problems. paul A16

[mrgadgetklr]

The batterys from Battery Web, (which I have) and Dual Star require that you do modification to the motorcycle. They fit in so the top is facing the left side of the bike, you will need to modify the wiring and the cover plate. Arrowhead sell a replacement gel battery that is the same as stock but a gel. John

[Juan C. Gonzalez]

Hello to all, I've resubscribed after being offline for awhile. Well, I done a stupid thing: Dropped my battery and broke it. I bought a replacement from Sears and I have several questions. (1) The instructions state I should charge it and wait for the fluid to start bubbling after filling the cells with the acid provided. However, when I put the battery on the Battery Tender it indicates that it is charged. Does it not need charging? (2) Is there a use for the left over acid? Sometime down the road, when the cells run low would I be better off topping them off with the left over acid or should I discard the acid and top off the cells with distilled water. (3) Nowhere on the packaging or on the battery are the specs written. Does someone know the specs on the Diehard battery replacement? Thanks... Juan Edinburg, Texas 02 KLR, 85 K100RT, 82 XLR

[svw714221]

I went to the garage yesterday and noticed more battery acid dripping on the side of my KLR, after cleaning everything up the other day and checking the battery case for cracks. I pulled it apart again and noticed acid on top of the battery, but still saw no cracks. I put everything back together and went for a ride, stopping every 10 miles or so to take a look, nothing for 20-30 miles, then at the next stop - I saw the positive terminal had a crack on the side when the battery was warm, that was the only time the thing would leak. So now I have a 2003 with 450 miles and now the fun will start when I call the dealer later today, I wonder what ,if anything they will do. Scott

[joeyd1887]

Hey, i just bought a used klr. i dont know much about this bike. It seems that i have run out of battery. the big problem is that i have no idea how to get to the battery or where it is. If you can please email me at pinkfloyd1887Aol.com and tell me a little bit about the battery and where it is. thanx in advance

[Lloyd Rauschkolb]

You are kidding, aren't you? --- joeyd1887 wrote:

> Hey, i just bought a used klr. i dont know much about this > bike. It > seems that i have run out of battery. the big problem is that > i have > no idea how to get to the battery or where it is. If you can > please > email me at pinkfloyd1887Aol.com and tell me a little bit > about the > battery and where it is. thanx in advance > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

===== Lloyd Rauschkolb Gulfport, Mississippi BMWMOA #12745 BMWRA #21138 COG# 5659 BMWROM

[Dave Watkins]

joeyd1887 wrote:

>Hey, i just bought a used klr. >

Congratulations

>i dont know much about this bike. >

Ooops!

> It >seems that i have run out of battery. >

Not a good thing......

>the big problem is that i have >no idea how to get to the battery >

I usually walk verrrrry slowly up to the bike....

>or where it is. >

If you have this problem then FOR YOUR OWN GOOD email me your address and I will come and box the bike up and take it home with me. You should, under no circumstances, ride this bike ever.

>If you can please >email me at pinkfloyd1887Aol.com and tell me a little bit about the >battery >

It's a Canadian battery and will only work when the bike bears a Canadian License Plates

>and where it is. >

As previously alluded to, I'll take care of everything for you.

> thanx in advance > >

Any time my friend. Dave Watkins

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