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Bike been in garage over winter on optimate battery showing full ok started 1 month ago no problems now radio working clock working nothing else working no lights horn nothing no instruments nothing bike is dead checked all fuses help
Check the battery with a voltmeter. If it drops below 11v while the key is on or you are trying to start it the battery is faulty. You can also try connecting jumper cables (I would do so without the donor vehicle running), if the instruments & lights work while cables are connected your battery is the problem.
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The problem sounds like the battery has run down. Even though the ignition is off, things like clocks and the radio draw small amounts of power to retain their settings, and the instrument cluster doesn't draw as much power as the starter. It usually takes about a month or so to drain the battery. Try jump starting the car, or put it on a battery charger for a while.
Hi,
Do you have an alarm & Immobiliser fitted on your bike as these drain the battery on your bike very quickly?
If so i would recommend removing your battery and fully charging it with a decent amp-age charger. If you have your garage attached to your house then i would definitely recommend purchasing a trickle charger and when not using your bike keep this plugged into the mains and you should not have this problem again. all motorbike shops sell these chargers If after this the battery goes flat again i would suggest purchasing a new battery.
This is a common fault as most motorbikes sit in the garage through the winter months and if not kept on charge will deteriorate. Hope this helps.
Yes, yes, yes! Keep oil lubing the engine. If real cold to ride just starting it up at least once a week and let it warm up all the way. Also check your battery for full charge. If standing for months add "sta-bil" fuel stabilizer to your gas and follow instructions. Will not hurt engine. I add this every winter to all my bikes. Your bike will stay in great shape.
Ride safe - Doug
check battery cables.make sure they are not loose are or corroded.if battery cables okay.problem could be faulty starter - electronic immobilizer control - ignition switch + check its fuse first.if you disconnect battery cables besure to turn off radio so you wont lose code.
Your bike has no fuel petcock. Use 15w50 in your engine and 90/130 in your differential. Haynes and Clymer both have manuals for the 1100 twins, one place to get either is here.
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