Battery wont charge

[WishayKillie]

Went out this morning to start the bike and it wouldnt turn over. So i hooked it up to my charger (which has worked before) and let it charge for a while. When I went back out the charger had went from the "Charging" L.E.D. to "Ready and Maintaining" but when I tried to start it it only turned over a couple of times and died without firing up!

Any Ideas??

I've got a funny feeling I might need a new battery
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[EuropeanNC30R...]

If you've got access to an Oximiser/Optimser they might be worth a go, can recover some batteries. Sounds like you need a new one though.

[cc123]

Not tried to bump it? If you can, take her out for a spin for 30-40 mins and it might give it enough charge to fire the bike up. Done this last year with my bike....
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[WishayKillie]

Bugger. It was meant to be up at a garage today getting a new tyre

I'll keep on trying till it starts.

How much is a Optimiser?? My charger is a Halfords one but I aint to convinced bout it.
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Current; 10' Aprilia Dorsoduro 750.
Previous; 05 Triumph Daytona 600, 08' Ducati 1098s.
"Needs a check-up, fae the neck up!"

[Fire_Eyes]

Mate, sounds like you need a new battery.
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Does sound like you need a new battery.

Is the charger you have a large car one? If so I think some modern bike batteries (sealed and gel type) do not like these. Certainly seems to be what killed the battery in my Bandit.

Optimates are between £30 and £50 depending on how good a deal you get. Without going to a show you will be doing well the get them for much under £40.

All the best

Keith
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[Sparks!]

Just don't be tempted by the cheaper Oxford Oximiser as they are SHITE.. get a proper optimate, £40 from most shops, and on ebay including postage and they work a treat
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[EuropeanNC30R...]

An Oximiser worked fine on my vfr400 battery, and my dads CBR600.

[WishayKillie]

It's ok I got it started at last

I was jumping about like a nutted when she started .

Thats me away out to play now

I'm definetly going to get an optimate
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Current; 10' Aprilia Dorsoduro 750.
Previous; 05 Triumph Daytona 600, 08' Ducati 1098s.
"Needs a check-up, fae the neck up!"