Battery Life

[sure2ride]

Had a look at the bike again this evening, now battery fully charged via optimate.
Started first time, and following four times. On one occassion heard a loudish "click" a fraction before it fired up, but it started ok.
I think I had better just leave it now, and hope it works ok, doesn't seem much else I can do in the time.
If it comes to it I'll just have to push start it or try what Rich suggests. At least I'll have some mates with me who can give me a push, so hopefully I'll still enjoy the holiday.
Fflipping ignomony of it though, after all the times I've told them what a pile of poo they ride compared to my Fazer !! Oh well.  :o

[sure2ride]

Spoke to my local dealer this morning who are pretty good.
Thay said sounds like the starter solenoid, , but it doesn't ususally fail outright, mormally gets progressively worse.
They said not t hold the starter button "on" as it may burn out wiring, just give it a short "fire" until it engages.
No idea how long it will last before it finally fails, but at least I hope I'll be able to start it up to get off the Ferry, and who knows, may not even finally fail till I get back !!  :rolleyes

[sure2ride]

Just a quick update.
Great time in France, clocked up 1000 miles, not a single issue with starting.!
Maybe it just got a bit sticky after a long lay -up because it fired up first time every time.
Long live the Fazer. (no matter what model!)

[Grayo]

Long live the Fazer. (no matter what model!)

Especially the Ultra Fast Blue colour