switched battery polarity
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switched battery polarity
I trickle charged battery last night.
While putting it on the bike, I switched the polarity by mistake.
Headlight, horns don't work. I don't know about the signal since those are off.
I changed main fuse and it cranks but no fire.
What are the extent of damage by switching polarity and what are the things I need to change?
While putting it on the bike, I switched the polarity by mistake.
Headlight, horns don't work. I don't know about the signal since those are off.
I changed main fuse and it cranks but no fire.
What are the extent of damage by switching polarity and what are the things I need to change?
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First, take a meter and check the polarity of your battery. Don't turn the bike on again until you've verified the +/- is correct. On most meters put the red lead on pos and the black lead on neg and you should positive numbers for DC voltage.
Next, charge your battery for 6-8 hours connected correctly. Then verify polarity and voltage of the battery. If 12-13V then turn on ignition and hope for the best.
Next, charge your battery for 6-8 hours connected correctly. Then verify polarity and voltage of the battery. If 12-13V then turn on ignition and hope for the best.
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