Electric Start and the horn will not work, battery flat?

[rogerdodge]

Hi
My electric start will not work and I also noticed that the horn will not work as well. They were fine when I started my last ride. The battery is flat so where do I start, the wiring diagrams don't seem to be much help so I hope you guys will?
Thanks
Roger

 

[john r b]

How old is the battery?? If it's more than 4-5 years you may want to think about a replacement. It also helps to keep it on a trickle charger.

 

[Neil E.]

Battery is likely done. Jump it from a car battery to verify the horn and starter work.

 

[Moto7man]

Battery is likely done. Jump it from a car battery to verify the horn and starter work.

If starter won't work with a jump,check the fuse inside the air box.

 

[rogerdodge]

The battery is about 8 months old and I have checked the fuses and they are okay?

 

[hadfield4wd]

What kind if battery? I've had some last a summer. But they like continual use. Need to use them to keep them charged or on a trickle charger. In the winter I just move my charger around to different machines to keep the battery's good. My BMW battery wouldn't start the bike, buts it's been sitting for a month or so without riding due to moving.

 

[hadfield4wd]

Battery is likely done. Jump it from a car battery to verify the horn and starter work.

Do not start the car when doing this. Just off the battery itself.

 

[phoenix]

Could the ground wire just be loose?

 

[Moto7man]

My Oem battery croaked without any warning after just a few months. I bought a Shorai in late 2011 or so. Later I bought the Shorai charger and when the bike is in the garage I always hook up the charger. The Shorai charger comes with an extension that connects to the battery and you can tuck it under seat without taking the seat off. I have never had a problem with the Shorai.

 

[rogerdodge]

I will check the ground wires

 

[rogerdodge]

Just fitted a new battery and that has sorted it. Well apart from the rear light still doesn't work and now the head gasket seems to have gone