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Old 03-28-2016 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SIDECAR BOB
well . some said a really slow charge
 
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Old 03-28-2016 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Kelley
Interesting the different opinions. I'd be inclined to bring it up as steadily, slowly as it had been discharged. That usually means a low amperage, trickle charger running for 24+ hrs. A battery tender can do that. Should be 1 or 2 amp max charger.
Turn Up the current (amperage)...Give it a "Punch" like a defibrillator...




 
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Old 03-28-2016 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dfwhockey17
I would first put it on a charger that can be set to charge at 10 amps and see if it comes up after 30 minutes or so. If it does not come up get the battery replaced under warranty. If you want to jump start the bike using a car, make sure the car is NOT RUNNING when you jump the bike...
This, exactly. That little pissant charger you were using is only for MAINTAINING a battery charge. Also, if your battery is lead/acid make sure it isn`t dry after that severe a discharge, and fill it (don`t overfill) with distilled water.
 
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Old 03-28-2016 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SIDECAR BOB
well . some said a really slow charge
That made me laugh too :>)
 
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Old 03-29-2016 | 10:00 PM
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Some of us are as slow as the charge he is using...
 
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