battery

Probably need a new battery as mine isn't holding enough charge to start her up after being left 2 or 3 weeks. Looking at the pictures of new Yuasa YTZ10-S batteries on-line the positive and negative terminals are reversed to my original one. Is this OK or is there a special fitment battery for...

I've just been connecting the lead for some heated gloves. put the live onto the solenoid so as not loose the connection so the clock stays on, then earth to battery, the bolt was finger tight? checked the live and it was loose, I don't know how it's run since getting it new last May, it went...

My bike (Tracer 24 months old 8k)is hooked up to an Optimate when not in use although I use it every week unless on holiday. Back in November I went to start the bike but the battery was completely flat, I thought maybe I hadn’t connected the Optimate in the right order and it had drain the...

Guys, hoping to get a steer on a new battery, mines dead so I need to get a new one, what's the alternatives to a OEM one ?

Hi all, I'm very new to biking (only a few months in) my first bike is a 2013 MT-09 ABS. Unfortunately due unforeseen circumstances I have been unable to ride/start the bike for a good 3 weeks. I went to start her around 4 days ago and it wouldn't start. Display screen was on and working as...

Going to fit some Givi S310 lights. Can I connect them using one of the spare ignition on connectors behind the screen or does it have to be the battery? I want them only to be active when ignition on not a permanent live.

So the std battery is a YTZ10S with key figures being weight 3.2kg Capacity 9.1 AH CCA 190 So to select a Lithium equivalent we should aim to match or beat the CCA rating to ensure a stress free ignition. Capacity is not so important unless you are going to draw any juice without the motor...

Hi All I tried to reach the 12V power outlet and tried to take away the fuel tank covers but failed. Below are my steps 1. take away passenger seat 2. 2 screws to take away driver seat, I see battery and fuses. 3. 1 screw to remove the black rectangular rubber strip on the tank. 4. the...

I just bought a waterproof USB power supply, there are three pins required, two directly from the battery, and one ACC pin, do you guys know where can i connect this ACC pin? Thanks

Hi, I have noticed recently that after 18 months of ownership that my bike has been slow to turn over. I have checked the battery and it's down to 11.8v which is low. I have put my optimate charger on it to bring the the voltage back up and hope the battery will recover. I use my bike for...

I bought a set of oxford hot grips for the MT and have seen alot of people wiring them (and other makes) straight to the battery. The oxford premium grips do have a battery save function where they switch off if the battery voltage goes low or the detect no "noise" on the electrical supply...

Woke early this morning ( 5 a.m ) , mrs still fast off , shower , dressed , over to garage , bike cover off , jacket on , lid on , gloves on , ignition on ....................... NO DISPLAY , BATTERY COMPLETELY DEAD :( . Not amused in slightest , call Yamaha Assist and arrange for RAC , very...

How to fit Optimate lead: Firstly connect positive lead (red one) to positive terminal of battery then connect negative lead (black one) to negative terminal of battery job done simples:)

Hello guys, so I had my motorcycle standing out in the cold in my backyard (about-10/-12 celsius at night) for about 15 days (i was gone for vacation) and the battery just died. It doesnt start up, after 1 or 2 tries the battery has 0 charge. I havent contact my dealer yet, but I will tomorrow...

Hi, did anyone else get a letter from their dealer about an MT-07 recall action? I received it yesterday, saying i need to get an appointment for there might be a problem with the battery cable. I got my bike in July this year. Have you heard of it? They ordered this part number for me FOC...

Hi For those who use these do you leave them connected to battery 24/7 or do you disconnect it from the bike for any length of time? Just asking cos obviously coming up to winter now and the bike is going to be sat in the garage for longer periods. I've always kept mine connected and switched on...

A recall is going to be issued for some MT-07's due to the positive battery lead being to short and a problem with a seat bracket. Yamaha recalls MT-07 for potential fire risk caused by defective electrical wiring Think mine is one of them.

hi guys, had my mt-07 around 3 weeks now, done 750 miles and my battery keeps going flat to the point where i have to bump start it at work in order to get home. the problem first occurred shortly after having the akra exhaust fitted so maybe theyre related? anyways, ive charged the battery with...