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**lazamus69** · 05-15-2008, 08:34 PM

went for my first road ride today with a buddy down to the beach. when we got there (about a 20 min ride) I turned off my bike and we chilled for about 20 mins. We left and it started fine. About 3 minutes later I stalled it on a hill. Went to start it up and it did a turn then started clicking. Dead battery..I think. I did the dual light mod, and I have led podlights. I installed these using the proper method found in the mod section. I get home after jump starting it on the hill I was on and got home around 30 minutes later. Tuirned off the bike. Tried starting it and same noise. Wondering if the batt should have charged on the way home, no? Any help would be appreciated. Its an 06 with about 30 km on it. Thanks in advance.

**wrightme43** · 05-15-2008, 08:47 PM

Well try to fully charge the batt with a charger, then if it still does it replace the battery.

If its been sitting since manufacture in 06 the battery could be failed already. Most likely though if you fully charge it, it will be fine.

**lazamus69** · 05-15-2008, 10:50 PM

If I need a new battery, would that be covered under warranty?

**wolfc70** · 05-16-2008, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazamus69

If I need a new battery, would that be covered under warranty?

Yes it will be.

soul2coal · 05-16-2008, 06:19 AM

It just seems weird that you did a light mod, and now all of a sudden you have a battery problem. Are you sure you don't have a grounded wire. Maybe one of the light pod wires had a bare spot in it and it's touching metal somewwhere. Anyways, if you go to the dealer, don't advertise the light mods. They may just turn their problem into your problem. MATT

Zack · 05-16-2008, 06:58 AM

Hi there,

We did dual light mod on Sunday. Also installed both SilverStar bulbs. Don't see any problems so far now. Mod works as advertised, both low beams OR low beam + high beam. It should not drain battery, I hear that mean people ride with high beam at all times (low beam + high beam) for increased daylight visibility.
Few days ago I read a thread where somebody explained how FZ6 charging system works. Something with resistor for load .. have to find it and read again. Doesn't sound like most advanced system in the world.

Zack & Son

Trouble · 05-16-2008, 07:12 AM

For what it's worth, I ran my battery completely out this spring. Left the radar detector on... I tried to start it with a normal battery charger and couldn't revive it well enough to last really long. I dropped it off at a local dealer for the weekend and they put it on their fancy charger. It rejuvinated the battery perfectly! I haven't had a problem in the past 1 1/2 months. I think they charged me $5, which is way cheaper than a new battery...

jamesfz6 · 05-16-2008, 08:06 AM

What about the simple thing of making sure the battery has a good connection? Sometimes the easiest method can fix the prob.

05-15-2008, 08:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
lazamus69 Heavy User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver BC CANADA Bike: 06 FZ6 ShaftRed Posts: 326 Rep Power: 6 Member #2149	Dead Battery.... went for my first road ride today with a buddy down to the beach. when we got there (about a 20 min ride) I turned off my bike and we chilled for about 20 mins. We left and it started fine. About 3 minutes later I stalled it on a hill. Went to start it up and it did a turn then started clicking. Dead battery..I think. I did the dual light mod, and I have led podlights. I installed these using the proper method found in the mod section. I get home after jump starting it on the hill I was on and got home around 30 minutes later. Tuirned off the bike. Tried starting it and same noise. Wondering if the batt should have charged on the way home, no? Any help would be appreciated. Its an 06 with about 30 km on it. Thanks in advance.

05-15-2008, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,177 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: Dead Battery.... Well try to fully charge the batt with a charger, then if it still does it replace the battery. If its been sitting since manufacture in 06 the battery could be failed already. Most likely though if you fully charge it, it will be fine. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

05-15-2008, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
lazamus69 Heavy User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver BC CANADA Bike: 06 FZ6 ShaftRed Posts: 326 Rep Power: 6 Member #2149	Re: Dead Battery.... If I need a new battery, would that be covered under warranty?

05-16-2008, 06:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
soul2coal A simple man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: east central ohio Bike: 2008 FZ6 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 4 Member #1465	Re: Dead Battery.... It just seems weird that you did a light mod, and now all of a sudden you have a battery problem. Are you sure you don't have a grounded wire. Maybe one of the light pod wires had a bare spot in it and it's touching metal somewwhere. Anyways, if you go to the dealer, don't advertise the light mods. They may just turn their problem into your problem. MATT

05-16-2008, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zack Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Bike: FZ6 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 5 Member #1593	Re: Dead Battery.... Hi there, We did dual light mod on Sunday. Also installed both SilverStar bulbs. Don't see any problems so far now. Mod works as advertised, both low beams OR low beam + high beam. It should not drain battery, I hear that mean people ride with high beam at all times (low beam + high beam) for increased daylight visibility. Few days ago I read a thread where somebody explained how FZ6 charging system works. Something with resistor for load .. have to find it and read again. Doesn't sound like most advanced system in the world. Zack & Son

05-16-2008, 07:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trouble Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monkton, VT Bike: '05 FZ6 Posts: 44 Rep Power: 3 Member #2010	Re: Dead Battery.... For what it's worth, I ran my battery completely out this spring. Left the radar detector on... I tried to start it with a normal battery charger and couldn't revive it well enough to last really long. I dropped it off at a local dealer for the weekend and they put it on their fancy charger. It rejuvinated the battery perfectly! I haven't had a problem in the past 1 1/2 months. I think they charged me $5, which is way cheaper than a new battery...

05-16-2008, 08:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
jamesfz6 FZ6+ME=Ladies man Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Tx Bike: 07' Red FZ6 Posts: 765 Rep Power: 14 Member #264	Re: Dead Battery.... What about the simple thing of making sure the battery has a good connection? Sometimes the easiest method can fix the prob.

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