Battery Light

[bamboozer]

Replaced the old battery, but the new one does not have a place for the sensor that inserted into the old one. I can't get the battery indicator light to shut off on the dash, I tried grounding it out but no luck. Short of some electrical tape over the light any ideas? Thanks!

[triton28]

If you want to keep using the sensor as I did, I removed one of the center plugs and used that to insert the battery fluid level sensor.
On mine I had to carefully enlarge the hole to allow for a very slight interference fit. I used a bit of grease on the drill bit tip to prevent the plastic shavings from falling into the battery.
Not a standard procedure but it worked for me.
http://www.amervoyassoc.org/techtipsXII ... y%20Sensor" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; will take you to the tech center topic on eliminating the sensor altogether.
Dave

[bamboozer]

I'll try connecting it to the battery, seems the easiest way to go.

[SgtSlag]

I would recommend installing a voltmeter to monitor the entire charging system, including the battery. Search the topic on the forum for ideas. Cheers!

[HawkeSHR]

I would recommend installing a voltmeter to monitor the entire charging system, including the battery. Search the topic on the forum for ideas. Cheers!

One solution is to pull the lamp from the control panel (but getting to it can be a chore... )

I would agree with the solution SgtSlag mentions. I installed a Kisan chargeGuard voltmeter that works excellent and provides me constant voltage/amp feedback as well as ambient temperature with a Ice Alert reminder when temps dip below freezing. it is a bit pricey but worth it to me to have something reliable. I'm sure there are less expensive options but this company has quality product and excellent customer service. I've used their products on both of my motorcycles.

http://kisantech.com/mag/index.php/chargeguard.html?p=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[debron]

From the Voyager XII Tech Tips in the Tech Center section of the AVA website:

So after you decide which battery you would like to use, and have decided on a gel, maintenance free, or simply one without a sensor hookup, then you probably will want to disable the sensor by simply connecting the sensor lead to a +12 volt source. This can be done by either using one of the spare leads under the fairing, or simply connecting it to the +12 volt terminal of your battery. Others have suggested to hook a 100 ohm resistor in line with the original wire going to the battery and terminate it at the positive battery terminal.

Found here:
http://www.amervoyassoc.org/techtipsXII ... y%20Sensor

[HawkeSHR]

From the Voyager XII Tech Tips in the Tech Center section of the AVA website:

So after you decide which battery you would like to use, and have decided on a gel, maintenance free, or simply one without a sensor hookup, then you probably will want to disable the sensor by simply connecting the sensor lead to a +12 volt source. This can be done by either using one of the spare leads under the fairing, or simply connecting it to the +12 volt terminal of your battery. Others have suggested to hook a 100 ohm resistor in line with the original wire going to the battery and terminate it at the positive battery terminal.

Found here:
http://www.amervoyassoc.org/techtipsXII ... y%20Sensor

Good information. Thanks Ron. I've been on Tech Tips and theres quite a lot there that it is easy to run past the obvious. Goes to show one of the many benefits of a active membership site.

[Rhinestone Kawboy]

I had written that article quite some time ago from accounts that others relayed to me. However, there is a better alternative to simply attaching the battery sensor lead to the positive terminal of the battery. The problem with that is that the battery is live all the time, hence that connection could bleed a little juice out of the system. The better alternative would be to connect the battery sensor lead to the orange (not orange and blue) wire that connects to the turn signal relay that is beside the battery on the left side (as you sit on the bike). This lead (the orange wire) is only live when the ignition is on, thereby lessening the chance of bleeding charge off the battery.

[bamboozer]

Will do, thanks for the tip.

[doug of so fla]

FYI: I know op has already got new battery but for future battery purchasers for any M/C. The Yuasa AGM (Glass Mat) batteries are proven far superior to the lead acid batteries. They last an easy 7 to ten years are maint free. you can buy them already charged from the factory or add acid & charge & seal them yourself. Priced from $80.00 online to $110.00 from dealer. well worth the $ imho. Just like any other battery you must follow the mfg instructions of intial charge up to get the best life out of a battery. Not doing a proper intial set-up & charge will cost you HALF the life of any battery!! per factory. I just replaced one, just in case, (Yuasa) at 7+ years, on a Goldwing, as this is what the alot of Goldwings riders use , and it is still on my charger as a spare. Use of a battery tender float charger when not in use will also help with battery life. ride safe!!

[ekap1200]

FYI: I know op has already got new battery but for future battery purchasers for any M/C. The Yuasa AGM (Glass Mat) batteries are proven far superior to the lead acid batteries. They last an easy 7 to ten years are maint free. you can buy them already charged from the factory or add acid & charge & seal them yourself. Priced from $80.00 online to $110.00 from dealer. well worth the $ imho. Just like any other battery you must follow the mfg instructions of intial charge up to get the best life out of a battery. Not doing a proper intial set-up & charge will cost you HALF the life of any battery!! per factory. I just replaced one, just in case, (Yuasa) at 7+ years, on a Goldwing, as this is what the alot of Goldwings riders use , and it is still on my charger as a spare. Use of a battery tender float charger when not in use will also help with battery life. ride safe!!

I agree and also want to add , that one should save the paperwork on the purchased batt. Charge time and Amperage ; when low is dependent on unloaded battery Voltage. There is a chart in with the paperwork. Fully charged ( 100 % ) is 12.8 , Plus or minus a point depending on the quality of the voltmeter used to test. In the off season I always pull the 3amp radio fuse when the bike sits for a few weeks. If longer winter is expected I just remove the negative terminal and this year when I went to charge it fully it was at 95 % sitting for about 7 weeks. And being sealed it can't leak if I drop the bike on its side Or if the wife backs into it and knocks it over