Battery charger

[ArizonaATC]

hello guys so i hooked up my battery charger (2A) to my trike battery and it isnt charging, the light that says charged is only coming on, which it isnt because it wont even move the starter, whats my problem? thanks again guys!

[Jd110]

hello guys so i hooked up my battery charger (2A) to my trike battery and it isnt charging, the light that says charged is only coming on, which it isnt because it wont even move the starter, whats my problem? thanks again guys!
Could be bad battery. They don't like to be drained and charged constantly. Need to maintain a full charge.

[ArizonaATC]

Could be bad battery. They don't like to be drained and charged constantly. Need to maintain a full charge.

i suppose! but wouldnt it still atleast try to recharge? the light that say charging on the charger isnt even coming on! and the battery would take a charge after 30 min of riding 2 weeks ago and it would hold enough of a charge to use the starter. if i do need a battery what would be the best bang for my buck for a good battery

[apickering975]

hello guys so i hooked up my battery charger (2A) to my trike battery and it isnt charging, the light that says charged is only coming on, which it isnt because it wont even move the starter, whats my problem? thanks again guys!

Is it a wet or dry cell battery?

[ArizonaATC]

Is it a wet or dry cell battery?

its a wet cell

[ArizonaATC]

its a wet cell

update: its not saying its charging but it is a little, unhooked the charger and the headlight would come on dim and the starter buzzed but wasnt strong enough to rotate, this was after almost 1 hour so il leave it on for 6 or so and see what happens.

also jeez 3 wheeler world be loggin me out after 3 min of tardiness like its a bank website

[apickering975]

update: its not saying its charging but it is a little, unhooked the charger and the headlight would come on dim and the starter buzzed but wasnt strong enough to rotate, this was after almost 1 hour so il leave it on for 6 or so and see what happens.

also jeez 3 wheeler world be loggin me out after 3 min of tardiness like its a bank website

How old is the battery? You could try changing the fluid in your battery. If that doesnt help I'd buy a new battery for it. It will be worth it in the long run.

[ArizonaATC]

How old is the battery? You could try changing the fluid in your battery. If that doesnt help I'd buy a new battery for it. It will be worth it in the long run.

i couldnt tell you, bought the trike about 2 months ago, but if this dosnt work i will be getting a new battery

[wonderboy]

If you need to get a new one, get a sealed battery. I've had better luck with them compared to the conventional batteries that are vented. Also, unless you ride in the winter, remove it from the machine in the winter and keep it inside and on a battery buddy (or any other battery tender). It will last you a long time this way. Even if you can't remove it, keeping it topped off on a battery buddy while you don't ride it will keep the battery in great shape.

[BOB MARLIN]

2 amp charger might be a bit much. Most motorcycle battery chargers are under 1 amp. A 2 amp would be more for a lawn tractor or a side x side. The small motorcycle batteries won't take much abuse at all.

[atctim]

you need a new battery. Plain and simple!