New member could use some help in Michigan

TURBO200R4 said:

Just because it is new doesn't mean that it is a good battery
Check battert voltage while trying to start
If it drops below 10 volts it is not going to start.
Also you might try jumping it let it charge for ten minutes b4 trying to start.

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Tripps said:

Bad battery or loose connection somewhere, as a couple people have said.

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kipper said:

How's the air temp in the mornin in Michigan . My bike has always been a bastard to start when temps are cold, I use a noco booster hooked to battery .

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cjsp said:

The battery is not 100% charged. I had a similar issue with my R3. The battery was bad and I needed a new one. The new one took like 36 hours to get all charged. make sure you are allowing the tender to be connected several hours before disconnecting it. The process to charge the battery takes several cycles that needs to be followed. Would you happen to know how many milliamps is your tender?

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R3Vega said:

I know that it's a 5 amp, so 5000 milliamps?

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• Charging Process:
  • Battery Tender chargers use a four-step charging process: initialization, bulk, absorption, and float.
    
    
  • Initialization: The charger checks the battery's condition and prepares for charging.
    
    
  • Bulk: The charger delivers a high current to quickly bring the battery to a certain voltage.
    
    
  • Absorption: The charger maintains a constant voltage to fully charge the battery.
    
    
  • Float: Once the battery is fully charged, the charger switches to a lower current to maintain the battery's voltage and prevent overcharging.