Dead battery ?

[boo]

Went to the garage today to start my GT. It turned over real slow and would not start.
It has been on a tender when parked.
All connections seemed tight.
Battery time?.

[de dee]

hope you have not over-charged the battery!, not a smart charger? maybe

[MJR]

Battery tenders are low current. I'd put a real charge on it and check it again if not then it's battery time.

[Mr. Paul]

How old is the battery Boo?

[boo]

How old is the battery Boo?

I think my scoot is a 2013 model. Bought it new. I think the battery is shot.

[ole two wheels]

boo, if there is a Harbor Freight Tools store near you, you can get a 'float" charger for $4.99 with a coupon. It cannot overcharge. I've used them for years on all my small engine stuff. Got 7 years of of a lawn tractor battery with one . Unheard of. For what it's worth.





Mac

[vespbretta]

I think four years is a pretty good and acceptable timespan for a cheap chinese noname motorcycle battery. I would not expect them to live so much longer than that.
As a replacement I would seriously think about a LiFePo4 from Shido or similar quality products. They are absolutely maintanance free. No battery charger/tender needed. Install it, ride it, smile and be happy. My Shido is doing its job flawlessly every time for over 2 years now without taking any care. 3 years warranty by the way.

[Mr. Paul]

Most likely your battery Boo. Certainly would not hurt to replace it just as a preventative maintenance issue.

[boo]

boo, if there is a Harbor Freight Tools store near you, you can get a 'float" charger for $4.99 with a coupon. It cannot overcharge. I've used them for years on all my small engine stuff. Got 7 years of of a lawn tractor battery with one . Unheard of. For what it's worth.

That is what I have used for years. I have used them on a motorcycle and two motor scooters for years without problems. That is the reason I think the battery is kapunk.





Mac

[boo]

Battery tenders are low current. I'd put a real charge on it and check it again if not then it's battery time.

I did mjr but, i`ll never have faith in the battery again. All things considered, I think it might be a good idea to go ahead and put a new one in so I won`t get stranded.

[boo]

Most likely your battery Boo. Certainly would not hurt to replace it just as a preventative maintenance issue.

That is what i`m thinking.

[boo]

I think four years is a pretty good and acceptable timespan for a cheap chinese noname motorcycle battery. I would not expect them to live so much longer than that.
As a replacement I would seriously think about a LiFePo4 from Shido or similar quality products. They are absolutely maintanance free. No battery charger/tender needed. Install it, ride it, smile and be happy. My Shido is doing its job flawlessly every time for over 2 years now without taking any care. 3 years warranty by the way.

Never heard of them but, I will check them out.

[eakins]

battery is dead. do NOT buy Chinese AGM batteries.
get a Yuasa/Motocross battery only!

[Mr. Paul]

battery is dead. do NOT buy Chinese AGM batteries.
get a Yuasa/Motocross battery only!

Yep. Cannot go wrong with a Yuasa or MOTOBATT battery.

[eakins]

Yep. Cannot go wrong with a Yuasa or MOTOBATT battery.

Motobatt are Chinese but better than most.

I was actually referring to Motocross batteries, Yuasa's private label same battery.
http://www.motocross-batteries.com/
https://www.batterystuff.com/blog/motocross-vs-yuasa-which-is-the-better-motorcycle-battery-.html

Given the choice I always choose Yuasa/Motocross AGM batteries!
After that Deka AGM
If no other option, I'd then get a Motobatt.