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Title: 696 Battery, need suggestions. Post by: pesto on July 13, 2018, 05:27:12 AM I have a '14 696 with 20k or so miles. It had the original battery. This morning it wouldn't start. Knocked really lucky but no ignition. Lights and console were on. I put it on a trickle charger for a few minutes and it kicked over and started right up. Could the battery be dying? Should I ride it up to the dealer so I don't get stranded? :D Maybe just keep a spare in the garage? Thanks!
Title: Re: 696 Battery, need suggestions. Post by: greenohawk69 on July 13, 2018, 05:44:09 AM Load test the battery. Take it to Autozone and have them check it. Battery could be bad - had 2 that died after 6 and 12 months.
Take a multimeter and test the battery and see what the voltage is. I'd at least charge it overnight and check it in the AM. Title: Re: 696 Battery, need suggestions. Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 13, 2018, 05:57:05 AM if voltage, when doing the voltage drop test, drops, under 12V, you are not looking good . . . if you want to do a fast charging test, start bike and measure voltage at battery terminals, idling should be around 12.5~13 and at about 3500rpm, should be around 14.5V . . . if at idle voltage is higher, usually, please read, USUALLY, battery might have a cell not working properly and needs to be tested at a place where they have the correct equipment
Title: Re: 696 Battery, need suggestions. Post by: Howie on July 13, 2018, 08:09:28 AM As stated, fully charge, and have it load tested. Fully charged open cell voltage on your AGM battery should be over 12.8 volts. If less, just replace.
Title: Re: 696 Battery, need suggestions. Post by: pesto on July 14, 2018, 11:41:31 AM Thank you! I will test it.
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