is it my battery???

[skindoo]

OK St sits for 3 or 4 days. Turn on the key. Lights are on. Push the start button. Bike starts. Here is the issue.

When I hit the starter the clock resets to 1:00 and the trip meter resets itself to 0.

Does this mean my battery is getting close to the end of uts life??

Thanks for all replys

 

[tinner]

might be but I would check your connections first. sounds like a dirty ground to me. Although I am NOT a mechanic but I have stayed at more than a few Motel 6"s.

Good Luck!

 

[Blrfl]

After you check the connections, measure the battery voltage while you're cranking the starter. If it falls below 10, it's toast.

--Mark

 

[Coucours Grad]

Also, with same meter rev her up to 4k and make sure you see at least 14.5 volts.....Tha'll tell ya the regulator and stator are good. Buddy of mine had a Yamaha that was running up to 19 volts and was cooking his battery.

 

[racer1735]

That is one of the symptoms of the battery going South on you. AMHIK!