Re: Battery longevity?

[rene-didier@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I had to change my battery on my 02 R1100S just a month ago. The ABS was fine, but the bike's starter motor turned over slowly. A load test showed I needed a new battery. Got a sealed unit
- -Rene
'02R1100S

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> I would say, probably. I had the same problem and it was indeed the 
> battery. The ABS is apparently very sensitive to electrical issues. 
> Do you have a lead-acid battery or one of the newer sealed gel-cells? 
> I can't remember what year they switched over. 
> 
> Mike 
> 
> On 5-Sep-05, at 9:16 PM, Dean Chowenhill wrote: 
> 
> > '95 GS - Starts fine never feels like it is turning over slowly, 
> > however I am experiencing the ABS not activating. After I ride a 
> > mile or so, turn the bike off and re-start the ABS kicks in as 
> > expected. Reading the manual, it seems that this may be related to 
> > a weak battery. Checked the battery and the P.O. wrote on it 
> > "installed 10/01." This means the battery is almost four years 
> > old. I ride regularly and rarely use my Battery Tender. Time for 
> > new battery? 
> > 
> > dean 
> > 95 Triumph Sprint 
> > 95 GS 
> > 92 Heritage 
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