battery question - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

ljr34 · 01-09-2012, 11:31 PM

I keep my rubicon in my heated garage and it starts fine dont even need choke most days. If i leave it out of the garage in weather like today which was around 30ish here in ne missouri for even a few hours it wont start. I pull the choke and it will crank maybe 4-6 times before battery starts going dead and then it starts making that clicking sound. My 07 only has 80 hrs and has the the original battery i believe. So it sat alot over the years. Do you think i just need a new battery or could it be a bigger problem? If i push it back into the garage and let it sit and warm up for a few hrs it will start as soon as i hook up the battery charger. And when i do hook up my battery charger it says its basicaly fully charged. Any ideas? And if i do need a new battery which is the best to get? Thanks alot guys.

rich450es · 01-09-2012, 11:40 PM

your stock battery lasted 5+ years so i think you did pretty good ! i would get it from the dealership if you can
i think your battery is on its way out but you will need to check the charging system .
take the seat off and take a volt meter and touch the battery terminals with the wheeler is running it should read between 13v to 14.4v )

h22ate · 01-09-2012, 11:41 PM

I started my rubi the other day for the first time in about 5 monthes. Its been cold here too 20s-40s. At first I cranked the original battery dead. After putting a quick charge on it I pushed the primer button about 8 times until I could feel resistance. I hit the starter and she fired right up.

I would just thrown on a full charge and used the prime button, that should take care of your problems.

After I had it runnin for about 10 minutes I shut it off. Got on it sunday (3 days later) for the first ride in 5 monthes and it fired no problem at all, didnt even choke it.

ljr34 · 01-10-2012, 12:09 AM

awsome thanks for the replies. h22ate this is the 2nd time in the last week its done it so im guessing the battery is going bas on me. Where is the best place to find a nice priced battery. Dealership wants 90 for one there.

h22ate · 01-10-2012, 12:12 AM

Ohh, well then its probably time for an upgrade. I would get the dimensions and CCAs then head out to tractor supply. I think my neighbor told me he paid $39 for the battery in his quad. Its atleast worth a look.

Steve07 · 01-10-2012, 12:17 AM

It is probably your battery. However, it may also just need to be pushed for a long time with a small charger. You aren't doing a lot of running, so it may not be able to keep up. If you have a small charger, and can put it on a low charge for 12 hours or so, it's worth a try. It may not even show charging amps, but you may resurrect it.

But I still would bet on it being toast. It is a Yuasa YTX14-BS, stock. Can also opt for the YTX14H-BS for a little more juice. Goes from I think 200cca to 240cca. Can't recall exactly.

rubiranch · 01-10-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by h22ate

the first ride in 5 monthes

that my friend is just plain sad.

rubiranch · 01-10-2012, 08:50 AM

ljr34, time for a new battery

ljr34 · 01-11-2012, 03:04 AM

yep time for a new battery, Thank everyone

4MANS4EVER · 01-11-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rubiranch

that my friend is just plain sad.

lmfao!!! ive always had the best luck with the yuasa battery they seem to last alot longer than other brands my local shop sells them for $80.oo you can find other brands cheaper but i have never had too good of luck with them

01-09-2012, 11:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
ljr34 Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 30	battery question I keep my rubicon in my heated garage and it starts fine dont even need choke most days. If i leave it out of the garage in weather like today which was around 30ish here in ne missouri for even a few hours it wont start. I pull the choke and it will crank maybe 4-6 times before battery starts going dead and then it starts making that clicking sound. My 07 only has 80 hrs and has the the original battery i believe. So it sat alot over the years. Do you think i just need a new battery or could it be a bigger problem? If i push it back into the garage and let it sit and warm up for a few hrs it will start as soon as i hook up the battery charger. And when i do hook up my battery charger it says its basicaly fully charged. Any ideas? And if i do need a new battery which is the best to get? Thanks alot guys.

01-09-2012, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	your stock battery lasted 5+ years so i think you did pretty good ! i would get it from the dealership if you can i think your battery is on its way out but you will need to check the charging system . take the seat off and take a volt meter and touch the battery terminals with the wheeler is running it should read between 13v to 14.4v ) __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-09-2012, 11:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,070	I started my rubi the other day for the first time in about 5 monthes. Its been cold here too 20s-40s. At first I cranked the original battery dead. After putting a quick charge on it I pushed the primer button about 8 times until I could feel resistance. I hit the starter and she fired right up. I would just thrown on a full charge and used the prime button, that should take care of your problems. After I had it runnin for about 10 minutes I shut it off. Got on it sunday (3 days later) for the first ride in 5 monthes and it fired no problem at all, didnt even choke it. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-10-2012, 12:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,070	Ohh, well then its probably time for an upgrade. I would get the dimensions and CCAs then head out to tractor supply. I think my neighbor told me he paid $39 for the battery in his quad. Its atleast worth a look. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-10-2012, 12:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Steve07 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Parts unknown... Posts: 737	It is probably your battery. However, it may also just need to be pushed for a long time with a small charger. You aren't doing a lot of running, so it may not be able to keep up. If you have a small charger, and can put it on a low charge for 12 hours or so, it's worth a try. It may not even show charging amps, but you may resurrect it. But I still would bet on it being toast. It is a Yuasa YTX14-BS, stock. Can also opt for the YTX14H-BS for a little more juice. Goes from I think 200cca to 240cca. Can't recall exactly. __________________ '87 TRX70 '03 TRX90 '03 TRX350FM '08 TRX420FM - Warn XT25, 25" Mud Bugs, Moose hand/thumb warmers

01-10-2012, 12:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
ljr34 Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 30	awsome thanks for the replies. h22ate this is the 2nd time in the last week its done it so im guessing the battery is going bas on me. Where is the best place to find a nice priced battery. Dealership wants 90 for one there.

01-10-2012, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
rubiranch Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort - Marysvale, Utah Posts: 3,071	ljr34, time for a new battery __________________ 2012 Polaris 550 Touring EPS Thank you Doug Meyer ATVTV.com & Polaris 1000+ miles 2001 Rubicon Bug 16,000+ miles 1835+ hours Dependability is the "Way Out" Not "True-4-WD". Bombardier BR 180 Snow Cat Thanks Utah State Parks

01-11-2012, 03:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
ljr34 Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 30	yep time for a new battery, Thank everyone

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