Re: [ST] RS not turning over

[Monkey Wrench <monkeywrench@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Colt4530 wrote:
> 
> Most of the time even new batteries need charging.  Try that.  The
> clicking is characteristic.  To confirm, hook a volt meter to the
> battery and read voltage with the key on and then with the starter
> button pushed.  You need 10 or more volts while cranking.
> 
> Matt Lyon wrote:
> > '00 RS: turn key, hit starter switch, get only a single click from the relay - the second from the front on the right side of the bike, under the seat, just outboard of the rear subframe. Brand new battery, everything else works.  Put in a new relay, same thing happens.  Any ideas, other than hauling the bike out to the dealer?
> > Thanks,

Yeah, most new out of the box batteries with new acid need a good
8-10 hours charging before use...

Rob

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