Battery Question & Other Maintainence Stuff

rogue · 02-10-2009, 08:14 AM

The chain is fairly new. I replaced it about 3-4,000 miles or so. The rear sprocket still looks really good...not much wear at all. The last time I checked the front (which I replaced the chain), it was still good too. I'll check the sprockets good again about a month before the rally. Thanks for reminding me!

New tires are on their way.

I've already got the battery on my list. I'm just checking to make sure it needs to be there.

Ninjakel · 02-10-2009, 08:17 AM

after 6 years, on an origional battery, yeah. better to buy another one then get stuck somewhere

tommymac · 02-10-2009, 08:18 AM

6 years on a battery is good. My futura eats batteries for breakfast (but its got a shitty charging system)

Not sure about the maintenance interval but a valve check may soon be in order too. Sound slike you got most of the other stuff covered and a

on the chain and sprockets. if yo ucan find someone with a chain press so yo udont have to have a shop charge you an arm and a leg for it.

Tom

marko138 · 02-10-2009, 08:38 AM

That battery is on borrowed time. 5 years is usually the lifespan of a battery. I'd have one on standby.

tommymac · 02-10-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

That battery is on borrowed time. 5 years is usually the lifespan of a battery. I'd have one on standby.

i got 9 years out of the battery on my accord and if it didnt sit for a few days when it was brutally cold it may still be going

tom

marko138 · 02-10-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommymac

i got 9 years out of the battery on my accord and if it didnt sit for a few days when it was brutally cold it may still be going

tom

I've never gotten more than 5 out of any battery.

tommymac · 02-10-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

I've never gotten more than 5 out of any battery.

I havent been as lucky with bikes, of course with the TL and futura the battery has to work to turn over the bigger twins.

Tom

marko138 · 02-10-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommymac

I havent been as lucky with bikes, of course with the TL and futura the battery has to work to turn over the bigger twins.

Tom

Where do you live? Im in PA...winter temps here are tough on car batteries.

02-10-2009, 08:17 AM	#2
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	after 6 years, on an origional battery, yeah. better to buy another one then get stuck somewhere __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

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02-10-2009, 08:18 AM	#3
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	6 years on a battery is good. My futura eats batteries for breakfast (but its got a shitty charging system) Not sure about the maintenance interval but a valve check may soon be in order too. Sound slike you got most of the other stuff covered and a on the chain and sprockets. if yo ucan find someone with a chain press so yo udont have to have a shop charge you an arm and a leg for it. Tom