Electronics » Should I replace Battery?

Hi, I have just bought a 2016 1200RS, and it has taken a month to have it delivered from Perth to Sydney in Australia.
My brother in Perth test rode it for me and it is a good one, however, it had to be jump-started when he picked it up for me when I bought it. He rode it 120km and it appeared fine 3 days later
With 30 days idle while being transported it doesn't have enough charge to start the bike.
Replacing the battery seems to be the logical solution.

Before any expenditure why not recharge it and then get it tested?

Definitely re charge it and test it to see how it goes. You have nothing to loose.

Interesting. BMW batteries do not have the best reputation. 4 years old, no idea how it’s been treated and discharged in a month. If you charge it up then start the bike of course it will work, but will it after you’ve ridden 150 miles and parked up for the day?

I’d bin it and not have that nagging doubt that you’ll be stranded miles from home for such a simple problem. (Actually they are b*****ds to get out but at least it’s not an oily part)

You can always buy an uncharged battery (acid in a separate container) and have it on-hand when the old one does die. Mine didn't test very well this spring, so that was my approach. Many months later, the uncharged battery is still in reserve. I would charge your current battery and see if it holds. You might be in the same boat as me.

How frequently do you ride?

I've already got it out - and I agree. Getting it [or it's replacement] back in will be my next issue

Zitat von Hodgy im Beitrag #8

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I've already got it out - and I agree. Getting it [or it's replacement] back in will be my next issue

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #7

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #6

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You can always buy an uncharged battery (acid in a separate container) and have it on-hand when the old one does die. Mine didn't test very well this spring, so that was my approach. Many months later, the uncharged battery is still in reserve. I would charge your current battery and see if it holds. You might be in the same boat as me.

How frequently do you ride?

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aren't these batteries full charged, just dry? Usually just add acid and ready to go after 20 minutes to allow the battery to settle.

In the UK, we cannot buy these any more. High concentration acid has become highly regulated after it has been used as a weapon in honour attacks. "Wet" batteries have largely been replaced by factory sealed batteries. These factory sealed batteries have a long shelf life I believe.

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