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09-29-2007, 12:21 PM
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| Join Date: 09-29-2007 Location: VA
Bike(s): 2002 Honda 919 Posts: 2
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| Total Newb question Salutations all, I just got a 2002 919 :-) , just finished the motorcycle safety course :-), and just ran my battery down :-( Stupid question one: Where PRECISELY is the battery on a 919 located? I've read it is under the seat, but, being completely ignorant about things like this... I probably wouldn't recognize it if someone threw it at me! Stupid question two: I have a charger that goes from a car cigarette charger to the battery. How long do I need to charge it before I'm good to go? Thanks in advance! | |
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09-29-2007, 12:59 PM
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| Join Date: 12-07-2003 Location: central jersey
Bike(s): 02 919, 01 GSXR 600, 04 DR650SE Posts: 147
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| Re: Total Newb question remove the seat remove the right side cover ( you'll need a 5mm allen wrench ) the battery is held in place by a rubber strap do yourself a favor and download the Honda 919 Manual PDF file...the link is posted here in a recent thread not sure what kind of battery charger you have plugged into a car lighter? but it doesn't sound like the best setup...consider buying a battery tender for $15-$39. It will charge and maintain the battery. (typical time to charge can range from 1.5 - 5 hrs depending on charging amps/rate ) |
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09-29-2007, 1:00 PM
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| Join Date: 12-07-2003 Location: central jersey
Bike(s): 02 919, 01 GSXR 600, 04 DR650SE Posts: 147
Rep: (12) Rep Power: 5
| Re: Total Newb question btw welcome, enjoy the new bike and becareful out there |
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09-29-2007, 4:06 PM
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| Join Date: 09-29-2007 Location: VA
Bike(s): 2002 Honda 919 Posts: 2
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| Re: Total Newb question Ratdog... You are a gentleman and a scholar! I actually figured it out before reading this reply, but it was a great description! I hope it helps some other joker (like me!) that is clueless. Thanks again! |
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09-30-2007, 4:23 PM
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| Feel The Power Between My Legs   Join Date: 06-30-2007 Location: SE London, United Kingdom
Bike(s): CBR954RR, Hornet CB900F-5, VFR800FI + More Posts: 1,758
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 | Re: Total Newb question Rhythmchanges, Nice to see a new face, and also see another Hornet owner. Try and keep the battery topped up with charge (should be gel so a little better than acid ones) You can buy an optimiser for example i have an optimate sp3 and also an accumate which trickle charge the battery slowly and also maintain it once its reached a safe level. have a look on ebay and in your local shops for one. If you need any more help just ask us (e.g. make a thread - no matter how silly) and we will do what we can. Take care |
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10-12-2007, 11:32 AM
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| Join Date: 06-19-2007 Location: Washington D.C.
Bike(s): 05' Honda 919 Posts: 3
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| Re: Total Newb question yo Rhythm, let me know how ur battery situation goes. I got a 05 919, and the battery died on me last week. charged it up on the battery bender until it showed green. and it died on me again a day after the charge. so im thinking its a dead cell... either that or ill have to take it in to get the charging system checked (anyone got experience checking the charging system for 919?) |
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10-13-2007, 1:38 PM
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| Join Date: 12-07-2003 Location: central jersey
Bike(s): 02 919, 01 GSXR 600, 04 DR650SE Posts: 147
Rep: (12) Rep Power: 5
| Re: Total Newb question it's a piece of pie to check chargin on the 9r... the manual spells it out nicely chances are your battery is hosed...maybe not, but chances are... |
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