When Starting my bike

[Wheezybiker]

May be nothing may be something
Bike is kept on drive under a cover year round
I have noticed that when starting sometimes all the digital images on the dash go out
Bike has always started first push though have noticed that sometimes takes an extra bit of time to fire

Bike is a Yamaha xj6 61 plate that does about 200 miles a month commuting

Question is is my battery on its way or is it just because weather has been cold and damp last few weeks

[jaffa90]

As Tef says / states to bananalover (recent post), it`s the time of the year where you need a good battery providing the charging system is ok.

The battery should read 12.6v before starting the day after or 12.8v in warm weather.

Q, when did you last check the battery connections?

[Wheezybiker]

Thanks for that
Have read the other thread and makes sense
I havent checked the terminals recently but will do this weekend
I have had the bike nearly 3 yrs and I don't know if the battery has ever been changed so will look at that as well

[MCN]

If you suspect it's dour to start then given the vintage of the machine, it is a probability that the battery is goosed.

4-5 years is good (If maintained and not abused or otherwise stressed.)

A volt meter won't test the battery for what you are looking for. The battery needs a heavy load applied and the voltage drop observed with the load on.

High Rate Discharge tester. Halfords can test for you. It takes about 5 mins after you access the battery.
Don't need to buy from them.
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[Polarbear]

While agreeing with that ^^^ you can get an idea of the batteries condition with a no load standing voltage check.

https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/maintenances/photos/BatteryChart.gif

Also, see what the voltage drops to when turning the engine over.

Saying all that, a new battery is a good place to start.
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[MCN]