2005 gs startup battery light

[eballard]

Hi all just got a 05 gs and have a question regarding the startup lights.

It does the normal startup but when I start the bike the battery and red triangle appear for a second then disappears, seems to start fine no issues turning over (so far). Is this normal or is this a sign of the battery on its way out?

On a side note bike seems to run well




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[Tractors are go]

Do you know how old battery is ? Should be a sticker on it.

Why not give it a charge overnight and see if it makes any difference ?

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[eballard]

Hi ,will give it a go and see what happens not sure on age will have a check tomorrow. Just wondering if it normal before I go back to the dealer or not.


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[Mr K]

As long as it goes out almost straight away it's fine.

 

[DrFarkoff]

Once running just blip the throttle its just getting up to speed and overcoming resistance etc and will settle to charge pretty quick

 

[eballard]

Thanks all,

I'll see how she goes. I have noticed a bit of a clunk when pulling in and releasing the clutch but the gearbox seems ok and the bike is smooth running for a twin. I'll have to have a check of the play in the FD I think.

Does anyone know a good independent bmw dealer around the Swindon/Newbury area? Needs an annual service and FD oil change I believe.



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[Bendy toy]

Fit a voltmeter under £10 for an LED type. Easy to fit & will show you how well the battery holds up under different conditions.


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