Battery Will Not Hold Charge (Battery issues):
Caution Batteries contain acid, protection such as rubber gloves and safety glasses are recommended.

Symptom: Battery will not hold charge at all, or will not hold a charge for seven days, even when disconnected from the motorcycle.

Possible Cause: Battery is incapable of holding a charge for longer than a day & less than a week. Most common on bikes lacking maintenance for longer periods of time, motorcycles left standing through winters or vacations without a trickle charger, and bikes over 3 years old. Also occurs in motorcycles with problematic charging systems.

Trouble Shooting (Part A) -- Battery Acid/Water levels: NOTE: sealed, sealed-AGM and 'gel' batteries have solid black case sides and do not get water added.

If battery case's sides are translucent, disconnect the battery from the motorcycle (negative terminal first) and remove and set on a flat surface. Visually inspect water levels by shining a flashlight from behind the battery and looking at the battery from the front. If water levels are found to be low compared to markings on the case, use corrective action (next item).

Also swelling on the sides is a sign of a bad cell. Look for excessive corrosion on the terminal ends. Also a white haze over the top of the battery can be a sign of a poor seal.

With a volt meter check for voltage of 12.5 or higher at rest. When starting the bike voltage should not drop below 9.5 volts

Corrective Action: With battery separated from motorcycle and on a flat level surface, gently remove caps to battery cells, and using ONLY DISTILLED WATER (not tap water) and a small cup with a pouring spout, or a funnel, or just a straw (dipped in the water, cover the far end with your finger, then put it at the top of the cell and release), fill up the water levels to the recommended levels. Most 2000 or after motorcycle batteries are sealed and can’t not be checked, most batteries also do not use water they use acid which can be purchased at local battery stores

I am more the glad to check a battery for any one on here if you bring it to me at work for no charge. I work in the Hillview area and my number is in the pack or pm me.