2005 SV650s Won't start...help

[hpvchewy]

what's wrong with a 14v battery?

I just got some 14v batteries for my car, to go along with my 16v alternator MOAR POWA!

 

[SLaP]

Okay I took the battery off the charger and threw it in the bike and she fired up, guess I didn't know it needed to be charged (rookie mistake I guess!) thanks everyone for your help!!

Glad to hear you got it started.

What is still concerning is that there was a blown fuse. There may be an electrical issue still. Did you get this bike recently? Is there any aftermarket lights, etc, installed?
Generally, it's a good idea to pack some extra fuses (in a ziplock bag) in your toolkit under the seat (You do have one, correct?), just in case.

 

[DemonPig]

I agree, could be a short somewhere. I blew one of the fuses regularly because of a bad connection at the rear lights. Cleaned the connectors and applied lithium grease. Been fine since. Carrying extra fuses is a very good idea, btw. Small needle nose pliers are the best thing for removing them as well. Or use a dedicated tool. Unless you have nail extensions of course.

 

[mroberto]

Glad to hear you got it started.

What is still concerning is that there was a blown fuse. There may be an electrical issue still. Did you get this bike recently? Is there any aftermarket lights, etc, installed?
Generally, it's a good idea to pack some extra fuses (in a ziplock bag) in your toolkit under the seat (You do have one, correct?), just in case.

Also, what year is your bike and how many kms do you have on it? I have a 2004 SV and it suffered, thankfully only mildly, from the infamous ignition switch connector failure. See this thread for more info. If it gives you nightmares, it's not my fault.

http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127088

 

[Matt Rain]

Okay I took the battery off the charger and threw it in the bike and she fired up, guess I didn't know it needed to be charged (rookie mistake I guess!) thanks everyone for your help!!

FYI if you ask nicely Crappy Tire will do a quick charge for you when you buy a new battery. Takes them 15-20 minutes.

 

[kneedragger88]

FYI if you ask nicely Crappy Tire will do a quick charge for you when you buy a new battery. Takes them 15-20 minutes.

DONT do a quick charge on a bike battery they cant take it and you are actually damaging the battery slow and low is the key to long battery life. Same reason you dont have a car running when boosting.

 

[Matt Rain]

Duly noted. BTW I have another battery-related question, but I might as well start my own thread.