Bike will start....then dies....help!

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mimico_polak

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Hey guys,
I thought I'd get a nice ride in today but unfortunately that's not happening. Had the batter tender say the battery was full last week so didn't top up today.

- no whirring noise
- tried bump starting it to no success
- connected booster cables and the bike started
- soon as I disconnect the +/ - (either) dash starts going crazy and does out
- tried boosting it a few times and each time I disconnect its the same issue

- any suggestions? Ill put the battery tender on fully tonight until tomorrow
- it's a 2011 CBR250r

thanks!
 
Faulty battery tender? Mine said full when my battery was dead. If it start when jump starting then I'd say dead battery.
 
Sounds like a bad battery to me.


Got a multimeter you can hook up to the battery and see voltage and such?
 
Sounds like a bad battery. Replace it asap, trying to run it with a battery like that can fry all kinds of other stuff!!!

-Jamie M.
 
Ok thanks guys i thought it was the alternator since it wouldn't hold the charge. Ill check with dealer if its covered under warranty as I have the extended warranty from Honda.
 
RandomHero said:
You can bring the battery to canadian tire and they will test it for free.
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Last time I tried that their machine didn't have the right setting for motorcycle batteries. If they use the car battery setting it'll say your brand new motorcycle battery is bad.

-Jamie M.
 
Replaced the battery and bike runs like a charm! Thanks everyone for the suggestions and quick responses.

Yesterdays first, but short, ride felt awesome! Now if only it wasn't raining today!
 
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