New Duc owner - What did I do wrong?!

Mark0matic · February 24, 2009, 11:50:23 AM

I just bought my '02 S4 last week. Rode it Sunday afternoon and when I garaged it I flipped the key to the locked position, took the key out.

Went out this morning to go to work on it and... BATTERY'S DEAD

I noticed that I left the kill switch in the on position, but have done that many times with my Triumph with no problem.

Is there something about the locking mechanism that uses juice?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

bluemoco · February 24, 2009, 11:54:05 AM

Did you (accidentally) turn the key to the last detent? It's possible that you left the bike's 'parking lights' on.

LA · February 24, 2009, 11:59:31 AM

Yes you turned it one click too far and left the system/parking on. Ass me how I know.

LA

Spidey · February 24, 2009, 12:14:13 PM

Quote from: LA on February 24, 2009, 11:59:31 AM
Yes you turned it one click too far and left the system/parking on. Ass me how I know.

Quoted just for the funny.

Mark0matic · February 24, 2009, 12:14:32 PM

AHA! So it goes past the locked position - D'OH!

Looks like I need to get a manual AND READ IT!

Thanks guys, I'll hook it up to the charger later today, appreciate the response.

mitt · February 24, 2009, 12:49:58 PM

It is just another "feature" that makes you ask why...

duclvr · February 24, 2009, 12:59:26 PM

Quote from: mitt on February 24, 2009, 12:49:58 PM
It is just another "feature" that makes you ask why...

LOL

sally101 · February 24, 2009, 01:39:09 PM

Quote from: mitt on February 24, 2009, 12:49:58 PM
It is just another "feature" that makes you ask why...

What do you mean?
I use that feature all the time..
It's very useful in situations where.... ummm...
NOT

Autostrada Pilot · February 24, 2009, 02:05:21 PM

It's useful when you are parking a Dark Monster in a dark parking spot for a few minutes and don't want someone to run into your bike.

I used it a few times when parking in a dark spot in a student apartment parking lot. Figured it might draw just enough attention to avoid being run over.

.....but for most people, it's a worthless feature.

herm · February 24, 2009, 03:59:37 PM

that feature and i have a hate/ hate relationship

tbird245 · February 24, 2009, 04:45:49 PM

When I lock my Monster, I always turn the key all the way to the Park position and then come back one click to Lock. Ask me why.

Drunken Monkey · February 24, 2009, 06:47:43 PM

I thought it was required for England that you to park with your lights on for some weird reason. Or at least they used to.

Holden · February 25, 2009, 12:17:20 AM

Why would you lock it in your garage?

Not asking anyone specifically... just... anyone who locks the forks in his garage...

erkishhorde · February 25, 2009, 12:49:57 AM

I do. Habit. My dad hates it because then he can't move the bike.

I also lock it in the garage here at my apartment. It's my own, individual, garage but the people in the office have a garage door opener too and can get in if they wanted to.

Sleeper_I · February 25, 2009, 02:42:29 AM

Quote from: wark on February 25, 2009, 12:17:20 AM
Why would you lock it in your garage?

Not asking anyone specifically... just... anyone who locks the forks in his garage...

Garage doors are easier to brake in than you might think. Ever notice the emergency release cable hanging to the garage door? All I need is a coat hanger to hook and pull through the top crack and Voila!

Also, not from experience, but some older garage door openers can be open with a code grabber.

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