something is seriously wrong here!

[dream3wheeler]

I thought my battery was no good and i charged it up so i could quickly start it up well i ended up kick starting it. but i took about 3 hours and let the battery charge again later and when i put it in and try to start it the main fuse rattles and clicks. idk if i need a battery or not. but can someone shine some light on it im completely confused.

[factoryX]

so this is for a 250sx or a 250es?

[dream3wheeler]

its for an es

[Dirtcrasher]

Batteries don't last long, esp. if you leave them outside in the cold months.

Unless you keep riding it, they seem to crap out.

[Xpress]

Yep, lead acid batteries don't tend to like colder weather, so they can lose their charge. It's best to store them in a warmer environment, and if possible, plug them into a wall charger after a days use. Measure the voltage of the battery using a volt meter to see what the voltage is. Should be between 11.8-13.6v for a 12v, and 5.5-7v for a 6v battery.

[EarlyBronocGuy]

I use UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 12v gel cell batteries in all my atc's and atv's. Whenever I put a new one in at a customer site, I take the old one with me for "recycling" - even though may be too old or not strong enough for a UPS, they work for years with no trouble in my bikes. They sit in the shed for months, but crank right up every time - plus, they're free. You can pick them up at electronic supply places for about $20 if you want a new one.