SXR Battery dies in a week.

[JamesG]

If I leave my SXR alone for about a week, the battery will be completely dead (it won't even make a sound). The first battery died randomly after not riding for a few weeks. So I bought a new one, installed it, rode it, and left my ski alone for a week again, but this time I unplugged the electrical connection going right to the start switch (it's a little white connector that clips on and off). However, after about a week that battery died too. So I know it's not my start switch. Anyone else have this problem? Any ideas for what would cause the battery to just slowly die when not in use?

Thanks,

Ross

 

[Mark44]

Check for a draw while at rest.

Mark44

 

[JamesG]

Check for a draw while at rest.

Mark44

Good idea. Will do.

 

[Proformance1]

aftermarket ignition?

 

[JamesG]

aftermarket ignition?

nope, stock engine.

 

[Proformance1]

short somplace would be my guess

 

[yankeeboy]

wanted to bump this instead of starting a new thread- how do you check for a draw at rest? I know my ski is doing it, but how can i pin point the culprit?

 

[tnerb]

Mine does it too, took apart the electrical box, found water inside, replaced the starter relay and the coil thinking that was the problem, nope. I just disconnect the negative terminal for now.

 

[astandupguy]

to check current drain, you must disconnect pos. batt cable, then with an ammeter or multimeter hook one side to batt, then other to batt cable. i have had this problem with my truck, then you disconnect things until the drain goes away