My engine cranks slow

[bobotutu]

It wasn't until recently that every time I start my engine it's cranking slower than normal. Sometimes it seems like it's not going to start. Anyone know how I can fix this?

[Spooby]

Did you try charging the battery? How old is the battery?

[bobotutu]

hmmm, well this October will be 3 years having the battery and I used to live in Arizona, i dont have a charger so i cant charge it, doesnt it charge when you ride?

[Spooby]

Your lucky you got 2 years! Heat kills batteries! If you can take the battery out, take it down to Auto Zone and have them do what's called a "Load Test" They can tell you if the battery is good or not.

Just because a battery is at 12 volts doesn't mean it will be when there's a load on it, a worn battery will drop the volts fast, when a new battery will hold the voltage under a load (engine running). Good Luck!

[syxx]

def time to replace that sucker! cheap fix.

[chaos_reigns_01]

Your lucky you got 2 years! Heat kills batteries! If you can take the battery out, take it down to Auto Zone and have them do what's called a "Load Test" They can tell you if the battery is good or not.

Just because a battery is at 12 volts doesn't mean it will be when there's a load on it, a worn battery will drop the volts fast, when a new battery will hold the voltage under a load (engine running). Good Luck!

i dont think that they can load test moto batteries jimmy... might try calling first, so as to save the drive down...

[Spooby]

They do, I've done it before, no different than a car battery other than capacity.