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2003 Yamaha 650 Classic No power from the battery or a charger.

I tried to start the bike and the battery was low. I used a 55 amp quick charger to get the bike started, but it was running rough and stalled out. I then put the charger on it at 10 amps over night. The next day, when I turned on the key, there was nothing, no headlight, Nothing. I then tried to put the charger back on the battery and it would not even take a charge, it would not even indicate on the charger it was taking a charge. I checked the charger out and it was working. Is there a fuse that blew or is the battery that shot, it won't take a charge ??? The battery is 3 years old. Another question.....I don't have the owners manual, so where would I find the fuses or fuse box to check to see if a fuse is bad ??? Thanks for your help.......

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    look under the seat for the fuses

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At 55 amps you could charge the batteries on the space shuttle. A 2 amp charger is plenty. You cooked the three year old battery so a new one will be needed. Get the new battery then worry about the fuses only if the bike is still dead. The fuses are under the battery side cover if I recall correctly. Look under the seat if not by the battery.

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