Racer's been covered and waiting for my return since Dec 19 ... I was off on my holiday trip for two weeks, then suffered through a cold and pneumonia for two weeks plus once I returned home. Yesterday was warm, I'm feeling great: I head down to the garage, take the cover off, turn the key—Lights up! But hitting the starter button gave a pathetic "Whirr, click, click, click ..." until I shut the key off. Off I went to pick up a Battery Tender, of course, and it's been on the bike overnight. I'll check it after breakfast ... should be charged up now.
I know the battery was pretty much fully charged when I left. And I know that even when off, the ECU is drawing some small amount to power the clock, etc. And then there's the notion of a month's worth of cold soaking in the garage at the coldest time of year. But even so .. I'm curious. How long can a modern bike with all the electronic stuff sit without being started before needing a battery tender?
I know from experience that for my 2006 car it's about six weeks unless I disconnect the battery. Any experience with the V7s?
thx, G
I know the battery was pretty much fully charged when I left. And I know that even when off, the ECU is drawing some small amount to power the clock, etc. And then there's the notion of a month's worth of cold soaking in the garage at the coldest time of year. But even so .. I'm curious. How long can a modern bike with all the electronic stuff sit without being started before needing a battery tender?
I know from experience that for my 2006 car it's about six weeks unless I disconnect the battery. Any experience with the V7s?
thx, G