Re: [St] First signs of Battery replacement?

[Todd J <me_shucker@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the replies, kids. 
   
  The whole irregular outage made me think more about it being wiring or electrical and less directly to a failing battery. 
   
  So, I poured through the wiring diagrams in the manual last night trying to see what else the clock is wired to. I also noticed that the Battery Tender didnt respond when I plugged it into the accessory socket. Even though I made a cursory check of the fuses and everything looked fine, I looked closer at #3 which runs the accessory socket, heated grips (dont have) and the clock. #3 was blown. Those mini fuses are hard to see if you dont pull them out and directly check them. 
   
  This am, I stopped by my local NAPA and picked up some 15A minis and will replace it this evening. 

Prior to this, I purchased a BMW corded cigar adapter for the accessory outlet. I did plug it in to see if the 24" was long enough to reach into the tank bag. Is it possible that the cigar adapter blew the fuse? I did NOT plug anything into the cigar outlet. BTW--24" is just barely long enough to reach into the Triumph tank bag. 
   
  I am still thinking of replacing the battery since, as I too think six years is pretty old. 
   
  Todd

Dan Wallander <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  6 years is a long time for a battery, so it's time to replace it anyway. If 
it fixes the clock problem, great. If not, then you'll have to look for 
something else - loose wire maybe?

Dan.


Dan Wallander


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd J" 
To: "Sprint List" 
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 4:49 PM
Subject: [St] First signs of Battery replacement?


> My 01 ST is likely on the first battery and today I noticed my clock and 
> Trip odometer wasnt functioning properly. Bike starts and runs fine, but 
> the clock not longer gives the time and the Trip meter resets every time I 
> kill the ignition.
>
> I am assuming this is a sign of a soon-to-be expiring battery? I did 
> confirm that the cables were attached snugly.
>
> Or is it something else?
> Todd
>
> 
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