Bad ground?

[44boyd]

Hey all, battery was dead so I let it charge overnight. Went out the next morining and it turned over once but then started making an "ehhhh" sound (like hitting the sides of the "Operation" game) when I hit the start button. Would that be a bad ground or connection? Thanks in advance for the help.
Stacy

 

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Sounds like the battery is still dead.

 

[Miles Long]

Sounds like the battery is still dead.

Very possible, especially if it the original battery that came with the bike.
Take the battery to a parts store, such as Autozone, and have it load-tested.
Cheers!

 

[gamorg02]

+1. oddysey.

 

[sdt354]

+1 to the load test. Bring it fully charged though. If you want to do it your self, fully charge it, then connect a voltmeter and crank the starter over and read the voltage while cranking. It should hold 10.3 minimum for at least 10 seconds. Old batteries will bulge on the sides when it's time to get rid of them too.
Steve-o

 

[44boyd]

Purchased a new odyssey pc680. Just waiting for it to get here. Thanks for the help guys.