Member Contributer wrestler Posted March 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 12, 2015 After three months of piddling around with the charger, two days ago I broke down admitted my battery was dead and drove over to Mountain Motor Sports in Conyers, Ga. The sweet little youngster at the service desk looked up the bettery size and sent me to get lunch while she charged up my gel battery. $178 later I set our for home. I couldn't get back to the garage soon enough. I installed it and jumped on. It was 75 degrees. No sense waiting for cold weather to return. Yes guys I know I could have gotten it for less but I would have had to surrender two 75 degree days waiting for the UPS man. The ride was short but sweet. That's called an addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtis Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I have an extra one, new in box, awaiting such a day. And I find MMS to be arrogant and unprofessional. Anyway, its great that you got a ride in. I did as well. Darn near perfect Riding weather in the ATL area. Planning to ride up to TWO sunday for lunch, leaving out of Woodstock about 10-11am. Hit me if interested in joining. Ron curtis6870 at gmail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vguy Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 After three months of piddling around with the charger, two days ago I broke down admitted my battery was dead and drove over to Mountain Motor Sports in Conyers, Ga. The sweet little youngster at the service desk looked up the bettery size and sent me to get lunch while she charged up my gel battery. $178 later I set our for home. I couldn't get back to the garage soon enough. I installed it and jumped on. It was 75 degrees. No sense waiting for cold weather to return. Yes guys I know I could have gotten it for less but I would have had to surrender two 75 degree days waiting for the UPS man. The ride was short but sweet. That's called an addiction. We're here for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted March 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 12, 2015 After three months of piddling around with the charger, two days ago I broke down admitted my battery was dead and drove over to Mountain Motor Sports in Conyers, Ga. The sweet little youngster at the service desk looked up the bettery size and sent me to get lunch while she charged up my gel battery. $178 later I set our for home. I couldn't get back to the garage soon enough. I installed it and jumped on. It was 75 degrees. No sense waiting for cold weather to return. Yes guys I know I could have gotten it for less but I would have had to surrender two 75 degree days waiting for the UPS man. The ride was short but sweet. That's called an addiction. And worth every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted March 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 13, 2015 Gel battery? Really? But in any case, an hour isn't enough to properly charge a battery that needs a proper charge... I'm not sure what kind of battery you actually bought, but if it is the kind of battery that has to be filled with acid, then it is supposed to be charged 24 hours on a low-amp charger. If it was a sealed battery, then it probably didn't need a charge at all--they ship fully charged from the factory. Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted March 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 13, 2015 Man gotta do what a man gotta do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 No addiction, it's a recognized disorder. MBD, Multiple Bike Disorder. If you only have 1 bike you are in the early stages. Science has not found a "cure". To the contrary, they are the enablers, new bikes every year or so. The so called "sufferers", that's you and me, do not want treatment. There is no problem, we are fine, we like life this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted March 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 13, 2015 And it's a Good Thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vguy Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 People don't understand the stress involved in deciding which bike to take on a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtis Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 People don't understand the stress involved in deciding which bike to take on a trip. True dat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Conedodger Posted March 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 13, 2015 I have an extra one, new in box, awaiting such a day. Same here. I bought an AC Delco on closeout for $45 a couple of years ago. Battery is dry and the acid is still sealed in the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SamW Posted March 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 13, 2015 People don't understand the stress involved in deciding which bike to take on a trip. The problem is when you have to decide which "VFR" to take on a trip, but then any solution is the right solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Wrestler, the battery since 2012 you meant? Good to know that you are on saddle again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wrestler Posted March 19, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 19, 2015 Wrestler, the battery since 2012 you meant? Good to know that you are on saddle again. Howdy, Trung. I was thinking of writing to you yesterday. So glad you commented. Yes, back in the saddle. I love seeing your boy now big enough to ride with you. Yes, I didn't realize it was so long since the 2012 battery. I will trickle charge this one more often. I have new tires also so I am riding like a prince now. Glad you are doing well. Stay that way. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 007 Posted March 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just make sure you are ready for TMAC, Ed. New tires and battery sound like a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Blesk Posted April 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 5, 2015 With eight bikes in the stable I think we qualify. Lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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