2016 XTX SE , Battery/ Starting Problem !

[Snowmobile Mike]

Not sure if part of this should go to reflash thread or Not ! Sled has been in garage for over a month ,I have charged it full it's been on a trickle charger too.I Bought sled on Oct.13 2018, when I picked it up Seller had a charge pack and we hooked it up so it would start,Owner bought it NEW on 12/26/2015 since he kept covered in a quanza hut since then and rode it only 125 miles I guess BATTERY Is SHOT ! Today after sitting on trailer outside in somewhat cold ( not garage)it first wouldn't START ! Then battery gave out even though Thursday charger said fully charged . Friday I had reflash it started fine after dealer did reflash ?
Would ALL agree Number one Battery is shot! Number two ( Gas existing 1/2 Tank with Blue Star Tron ) should be at least topped off with Fresh high test gas,only thing it has continually started for over TWO Months . It wasn't that cold past two days maybe 20-25 at night . Number three How much is this reflash affecting starting ?
Here I go frustrated again just after Cannodale said stop reading here for 2-3 weeks and go ride that thing, LOL !

 

[Big Pussy]

Buy a new AGM battery and PROPERLY fill and initial charge it. This is most important for it to last. The electronics in these sleds CONSTANTLY discharges the battery. When in storage, disconnect the battery and charge it once a month. If left connected, float mode charge it or charge every 2-3 weeks.

Suck the old gas out of the tank and burn it in your car or truck. Fill the tank with new gas.

Change the spark plugs. If you constantly start the sled and don't ride it to burn the plugs clean, they WILL fowl. My buddy did this with his Apex. When it came time to ride, he couldn't start it.

If you do this, it should start. And don't foul the new plugs. Start it, and ride it.

BP

 

[Snowmobile Mike]

Buy a new AGM battery and PROPERLY fill and initial charge it. This is most important for it to last. The electronics in these sleds CONSTANTLY discharges the battery. When in storage, disconnect the battery and charge it once a month. If left connected, float mode charge it or charge every 2-3 weeks.

Suck the old gas out of the tank and burn it in your car or truck. Fill the tank with new gas.

Change the spark plugs. If you constantly start the sled and don't ride it to burn the plugs clean, they WILL fowl. My buddy did this with his Apex. When it came time to ride, he couldn't start it.

If you do this, it should start. And don't foul the new plugs. Start it, and ride it.

BP

Thanks bud ! I charged battery topped it off with high test fresh Gas, she started !
I'm hoping it's just battery and fresh gas gig and NOT A PROBLEM WITH REFLASH Etc !❄❄❄❄❄

 

[sxr70001]

I'm sure it's not the problem, but just wanted to share for other guys. DO NOT use cheapo harbor freight type type battery trickle chargers. If left on the battery they will cook all the water out of the battery and ruin it. Get a good quality float charger if you are going to use one.

 

[Big Pussy]

^ x2 I think Battery Tender may be the best. I have a Black and Decker that does not come back on when the battery drains down and a Schumacher that constantly switches charging on and off. I don't recommend them.

 

[Snowmobile Mike]

What about The Deltron Battery Tender ?

 

[Big Pussy]

That's the one I'm talking about. It may be the best.

 

[Snowmobile Mike]

That's the one I'm talking about. It may be the best.

 

[Snowmobile Mike]

I thought so got it at Home Depot they took $20.00 OFF, it was list $39.95 but since I shop there a lot and told her they have on line for like $20.00 she dropped The price !

 

[sxr70001]

I have an Optimate 4. They are supposed to be one of the better names.

https://optimate1.com/product-category/battery-charger-en/moto/?v=7516fd43adaa

 

[Snowmobile Mike]

Have ordered a New Battery from batterysharks.com great price like $46.00 shipped only thing 270 cca vs yuasa which is 310 cca, I was going to cancel so called them to see why they were 40 cca less than original they said we have one with 310 cca its $4.00 more I said great and kept order going foward.I have one of these batteries for three years plus still going strong in my Polaris