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starting problems after sitting 3 months for my 780, getting ready 4 spring 700 1990

posted by  BKricklover on  Fri Mar 5 18:40 CST 2004
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It has just sat since the first snowfall of '04.
I couldn't get to start for quite some time thanks to some very thoughtful neighbors here in NYC, (piled snow a mile high all around) since I don't use it much.
I boost it, then drive around for 15-20 minutes, and she won't start again without a boost.
The battery, starter, & alternator were changed within the last year.
What should I do now that it's getting warm?
thanks in advance








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starting problems after sitting 3 months for my 780, getting ready 4 spring 700 1990

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posted by  Shifted on  Sat Mar 6 00:38 CST 2004
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Pull the battery and give it a proper overnight slow charge, then try again. If it still won't hold any juice you need to replace it.
Although the battery might be relatively new you will have killed it if it was allowed to remain in a discharged condition throughout the winter. Better to have pulled the battery when you stopped driving last fall, charged it fully with a slow charger and then stored it in a warm dry place, charging again before use.
Trying to recharge this battery by driving is very hard on the alternator. In fact, even a new battery should be topped up with a charger before installation; much better for both the battery and your electrical system.

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starting problems after sitting 3 months for my 780, getting ready 4 spring 700 1990

posted by  someone claiming to be kc on  Mon Mar 8 13:08 CST 2004 [RELATED]








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Have done so, thanks a million!@ 700 1990

posted by  someone claiming to be kc on  Mon Mar 8 13:09 CST 2004 [RELATED]







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