Dead battery? Please see recorded multimeter voltages.

[Road_Clam]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

I have used my Battery Tender to charge a new battery with good results. I just let it charge overnight or longer. Have the 3rd battery in the Vstrom now. First one died over the winter because I didn't have a tender. 2nd one died over the winter because I didn't use my new tender(smart move). Now the bikes get their monthly feeding over the winter and the batteries are fine.

Still got the original '06 battery in my Harley. I am very consistent with my "remove the battery and Battery tend" over winter storage. :2tup: . I've got 6 batteries to maintain over the winter, so I need to be charge maintenance faithful, or it will get expensive real quick if I don't !

[Water Warrior 2]

A 6 pack of batteries would sure punch a hole in the slush fund for sure. At $100 + for a battery in the GWN the Tender has been a blessing. I'm sure I had to buy at least one more battery than needed just by not using a Tender. A Tender is far cheaper than a battery and should be part of everybody's bike maintenance gear.