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June 8, 2015

KTM Electrical Issue

So, I'm reasonably sure now that my battery is not getting charged.

My last trick was to try using the kill switch on the right handle-bars, thinking that that would stop it from leaking electricity as it sat idle.

If I drive it every day, the alternator should be able to keep the battery charged up. But instead, on Friday, when I tried to start it, I got nothing. So, I put it on the trickle-charger and charged it up. Reinstalled the battery this morning (Monday 6/8/2015). I've started the bike 4 times today so far. Now, I'm going to go for a ride. I'll try to keep track of how many days/ how many times I start the bike before it fails on me again.

KTM = Keep Throwing Money.

Went for a ride today...tried to make it up to Chinn's Lake, but it's still snowed in. I started the bike 5 more times, so I'd say I started it for a total for 9 times today. Drove roughly 160 miles today.

Tuesday 6/9/15 - Today, I started the bike approximately 8 times. After work, I picked up some Asics Gels and a GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition. Then, stopped and talked to Ron Lewis and shot some pics of the baby elk and baby buffaloe. Then, I drove up to Rainbow Road off Fall River Road and then turned around and came back.

Wednesday 6/10/15 - Today, I started the bike countless times. I would guess about....10 times.

Posted by Rob Kiser on June 8, 2015 at 5:40 PM

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