24-04-21, 08:54 AM
It can happen with batteries if left for long periods of time uncharged, or not used regularly.
Ideally you want to get a volt meter on it and make sure everything is charging okay on the bike before contemplating a new one.
Charge it up first, then after letting it settle take a reading, a good battery will read 12.8 or above.
Then take another reading with the bike ticking over, it should be in the mid 13v or even higher, it will rise if you were to rev the engine, but that's not necessary.
Test it again with nothing switched on the next day, if it is in poor condition the volts will have dropped significantly.
Ideally you want to get a volt meter on it and make sure everything is charging okay on the bike before contemplating a new one.
Charge it up first, then after letting it settle take a reading, a good battery will read 12.8 or above.
Then take another reading with the bike ticking over, it should be in the mid 13v or even higher, it will rise if you were to rev the engine, but that's not necessary.
Test it again with nothing switched on the next day, if it is in poor condition the volts will have dropped significantly.
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