battery question

[imkindafkedup]

SO i believe I need a battery for the 12r. One problem is starting sometimes sounds like it takes a few more clicks then it use to, second-the lights seem to dim and brighten given the rpm of the motor even when I upshift I notice the headlight dim then brighten, and third -stalling also seems to be occuring when it shouldn't, and no it's not me! Where do you guys get batteries? I was thinking pepboys or walmart.

[eboos]

First, do a load test on your battery, then check your grounds. Rule them out first before throwing $80 at it. I found that there is no real money savings by buying a battery at walmart. Try your local dealer, or maybe interstate battery.

[GixerJockey]

also check charging output to rule out a stator or rectifier issue.

[ZX-12R]

Are you still on your original battery? If so, at 8 years you've already greatly exceeded the life expectancy of it.

[loridin64]

+1 on stator and regulator/rectifier.
a buddy just had them go on his R6 and it was basically the same syptoms that your mentioning. Problem is, there isnt any way to really test a rectifier. You can do an Ohm and resistance test, but its not that conclusive. Also, after the problem happens, touch your rectifier and see if its hot... if so, its overloading and most likely causing your problems

[kamikaze]

I think my problem is something similar.....

My bike was parked in a garage for about 10 days in Portsmouth and when I went to get it, the bike started in two tries. However when I got it here, I could not ride it for a while. When I tried to start it after 2-3 days it won't start. Since then it does not start so I have been jump starting it. Once jump started, it runs pretty well. However if I shut off the warm engine and try to start it back again, it does not start. There is a very strong clicking sound everytime I try starting it. Rectifier problem or simply a battery issue?

[Sheppo]

make sure all your connections are clean and tight.

[Ericthejet]

Remove the battery and check fluid levels.
I like my battery tender, best $40 I ever spent for the bike's upkeep.

[kamikaze]

make sure all your connections are clean and tight.

I have checked it. The connections are good

Remove the battery and check fluid levels.
I like my battery tender, best $40 I ever spent for the bike's upkeep.

Its a maintainence free battery. Sealed.

[Sheppo]

Its a maintainence free battery. Sealed.

a battery tender keeps the battery charged. Unlike a charger it cycles itself on and off as needed.

+1 on the Battery Tender

[RandyO]

Remove the battery and check fluid levels.
I like my battery tender, best $40 I ever spent for the bike's upkeep.

$40 ? like spending more than double eh? I bought mine for $14.95

[Ericthejet]

$40 ? like spending more than double eh? I bought mine for $14.95

So.

[kamikaze]

So is it a battery problem only? confused now whether to get the battery tender or a new battery or none as I am selling the bike.

[Manny]

So is it a battery problem only? confused now whether to get the battery tender or a new battery or none as I am selling the bike.

I imagine you will have better luck selling a bike if it starts.

[DuncanMoto]

$40 ? like spending more than double eh? I bought mine for $14.95

I think I need to buy my tenders from you instead of TR. How much for a case?

[imkindafkedup]

definitely get a battery tender, it is inevitable that you will be needing it at some point in time. I kept the battery on the battery and reconnected everything. I assume it was just a connection issue and reconnecting everything was what solved the problem.