Guys, so I went to go show my bike off and I looked a bit stupid lol.

I put the key in, to turn the ignition on...I left in on for about 3-5 minutes without turning the actualy bike on. And when I went to start the bike, it didnt; the battery needed a charge.

My question is: How long can a bike remain ignited (with all lights on, and in neutral) without starting the actual bike? Should I be concerned about the bikes battery dying so quickly?

It sure seemed VERY quick to discharge, i'm concerned of this happening to me in a very sticky situation.

Thanks in advanced.

 

That seems a little quick, but then again 5-10 minutes is sometimes all it takes. On my street bike, I never leave the bike on with headlight on. Especially with high beam. Charge it up and remember to never turn the bike on without starting it, and also I always kill it with the key so I don't leave it on that way either.

They're small batteries. A new one would probably last longer (they do get weaker with age), but in my experience they won't last like a car battery does.

 

OK, I don't that seemed strange it sure felt like it didnt last long to die..out on me like that. So, when i do charge the battery up with a boost from a car....is that safe? how long can i leave the jumper cables connected from the car to the bike?

 

Alot of my friends seem to use the kill switch to turn there bikes off and have there ignition on for 5 to 10 minutes before they realize it but there bikes start right up. I allways turn my bike off on the ignition. Sounds like its a good idea to invest in a battery. Johnnyh

 

I tested my 954, it lasted about 20 minutes before starter failed. So, think about a new battery soon, until then, just remember to kill power.

As long as the car is not running you're fine.

 

@randy: oops too late i gave it a boost with the car running lol.....IRONICALLY ENOUGH....withing the hour of giving the bike a boost the damn car needed one lol i couldnt help but think that it could of been cause of the boost i gave the bike...