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Just bought a 2013 Sport with original battery. I am trying to replace it, see below thread.
I have read that these bikes’ batteries don’t keep their charge for long if left for any length of time. Mine is in a lockup with no power supply.
So when I return from a month business trip I expect the new battery to be flat. I am fitting Optimate leads to the new battery, so is it advisable to jump start from a , non running, car battery direct? I have also read that it is advisable in these circumstances to run the car positive to the earth on the bike, but this seems impractical. A solar charger would probably get nicked.
Any thoughts gratefully received.
I have read that these bikes’ batteries don’t keep their charge for long if left for any length of time. Mine is in a lockup with no power supply.
So when I return from a month business trip I expect the new battery to be flat. I am fitting Optimate leads to the new battery, so is it advisable to jump start from a , non running, car battery direct? I have also read that it is advisable in these circumstances to run the car positive to the earth on the bike, but this seems impractical. A solar charger would probably get nicked.
Any thoughts gratefully received.