Battery Issues 07 800 X2
#11
09-10-2010, 04:58 PM
#12
09-10-2010, 06:13 PM
You don't need a AC/DC scope or current clamp on test meter. All you need is a plain old ordinary 12 volt test light.
You can remove the + or the - terminal which ever one is the easiest to get to. Connect the ground of the test light to your battery cable and the other end to the battery post.
If the light comes on you have something drawing current from the battery.
You can remove the + or the - terminal which ever one is the easiest to get to. Connect the ground of the test light to your battery cable and the other end to the battery post.
If the light comes on you have something drawing current from the battery.
#13
09-10-2010, 08:05 PM
Ride like you own it, Not like it's stolen!
#14
09-10-2010, 08:07 PM
Ride like you own it, Not like it's stolen!
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09-11-2010, 05:36 AM
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09-11-2010, 06:44 AM
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Being a Electrician By trade, I have two comments here........18 months for a battery is not a good life for a Quad. And buying a much more costly battery will not solve the issue at hand........
My Quads are 2006 both have over 3500 miles and still have the factory battery!
Up here in Canada the winters get very cold and my quads still start up I seen the temps reach -40 deg.......This is when -40 =-40 Cel. of Far.
Are you in a cold area?...Don't matter here's what to do.......
You need to find a friend that has a AC/DC scope or current clamp on test meter.
This will go over the RED (+) wire and show DC amps drawn.
The scope would be better due to the fact it will show a graph and give a read-out over a period of time.......Stendori's idea will help also but remember the arc will be very small and may need to be seen after dark if there is a very small drain on the Battery.
The price of the battery will not fix your issue, only help in reserved Cap. with all the extras you have..........keep us up to date..good luck......Caper.......
Here is my
My Quads are 2006 both have over 3500 miles and still have the factory battery!
Up here in Canada the winters get very cold and my quads still start up I seen the temps reach -40 deg.......This is when -40 =-40 Cel. of Far.
Are you in a cold area?...Don't matter here's what to do.......
You need to find a friend that has a AC/DC scope or current clamp on test meter.
This will go over the RED (+) wire and show DC amps drawn.
The scope would be better due to the fact it will show a graph and give a read-out over a period of time.......Stendori's idea will help also but remember the arc will be very small and may need to be seen after dark if there is a very small drain on the Battery.
The price of the battery will not fix your issue, only help in reserved Cap. with all the extras you have..........keep us up to date..good luck......Caper.......
Here is my
Thanks everyone for all the feedback. I have to agree I didn't think 18 month was very good either. I also agree a new battery is not the fix. I had to reschedule my trip so it looks like next weekend I will bring the quad back home for further inspection.
I will keep you posted.
#17
09-11-2010, 08:06 AM
Ride like you own it, Not like it's stolen!
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