topdal46 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have a 6 year old PC680 Odyssey Battery in my R1100RT, I'm getting occasional flashing ABS lights on start up when it's been sitting for a week or so. I use a Battery Tender about 50% of the time on the bike How long do these batteries last? Link to comment
mklauner Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 5 years is what I was told when I bought mine. Link to comment
moshe_levy Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 An Enersys battery such as the PC680 is rated for 8-12 years lifetime rated at constant 25C ambient. Less in extremely hot (60+C) applications. Shelf life is around 2 years, meaning a battery tender is not necessary unless you ride once a year or less. -MKL Link to comment
Ozonkiller Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Shelf life is about 2 years providing the battery is not hooked up to anything. While installed in the bike there is a slight current draw to keep the RID, computer and any other accessories powered up. I used to know what that current draw was, but I've slept since then Link to comment
Ozonkiller Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 By the way, I have the same battery and this last spring I was getting the occasional ABS light on start up. I rode to Alaska and back and haven't had a problem since. Maybe your bike is nagging you to get out more Link to comment
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