RE: [ST] Battery Life

[david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx]

My '00 Sprint ST is still starting with its original battery.
I use a battery tender when not riding, but I ride it a lot.

David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA


> Bil wrote:
> > Hard to say without something to read the code with - and if it did
> indicate something urgent why would they make it light up after a
> battery disconnect? <
> 
> I'm not sure that disconnecting the battery triggers the MIL; at least
> it didn't when I replaced my OE battery last month.  
> 
> Which triggers another question:  I've seen lots of comments about
> premature battery failures but can't help but wonder if other owners
> have had longer than usual service from the OE battery?  My original
> wasn't giving me any trouble but I replaced it proactively prior to
> heading out of town on an extended trip.  Now that I'm back, I may
> reinstall the OE to see how long it'll last...
> 
> --
> Rick in Oregon
> '01 Sprint ST
> 
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