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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: mattb on May 20, 2008, 12:25:19 PM

Title: Bad relay replaced, now dead batt?
Post by: mattb on May 20, 2008, 12:25:19 PM
Hi, one of my relays was buzzing this morning when trying to start my bike - I went to the local moto shop and got a replacement.  That one buzzed a bit when I first tried starting the bike, but it appears I was getting power to the lights on the dash, but the lights dimmed out quick like the battery was dead...

Do I just need to try giving this thing a jump or is there likely to be something else busted?

thx

Matt
Title: Re: Bad relay replaced, now dead batt?
Post by: Howie on May 20, 2008, 08:12:39 PM
Most likely,  the buzzing relay was  a symptom of a weak battery.  Charge and load test battery first.
Title: Re: Bad relay replaced, now dead batt?
Post by: minnesotamonster on May 21, 2008, 12:43:03 PM
+1 It's more than likely your battery. Charge it up.
Title: Re: Bad relay replaced, now dead batt?
Post by: mattb on May 22, 2008, 12:55:48 AM
You guys called it -- I tried jumping the bike off of a car with the old battery, but that was a no-go.  I replaced the battery with a new one and the bike starts right up now.  I suspect the old one went bad, the guys at the local moto shop put it on the charger and they'll test it tomorrow...

m
Title: Re: Bad relay replaced, now dead batt?
Post by: minnesotamonster on May 22, 2008, 09:45:03 AM
Glad to hear you got it sorted out  :)