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pprider · April 13, 2005, 09:26:14 AM

So i went to get a new battery for my GS yesterday. Take it home and put that brand new bad boy in my bike, put seat back on. im about ready to give my self a

for a job well done when i try to turn it on.

im like uhh :dunno: whats going on i have no power?

am i dumb enough not to put positive to positive and neg to neg?

so i pull it off and it is connected properly...

so now im like :dunno: and getting :x

i look carefully and it looks like its a battery you can fill up... im like no way i would buy a battery and they wouldnt even mention i needed to ADD the acid right?

so i take it to the local auto store to get tested real quick since the cycle shop is like 1/2 hour away. to my

it has no acid!

call the guy at the cycle shop this morning and he is like o ya bring it on down we will fill it up

so lesson learned every battery does not come acid filled or even with a pack to fill it with.

juno · April 13, 2005, 09:31:44 AM

They usually ask if you want it wet or dry

texasengr · April 13, 2005, 09:33:06 AM

LOL
Similar thing happened to me, but I didn't get that far. I didn't take it out of the box until I got home. Immediately I knew something was amiss.

I went straight back to the dealearship for a filling. I am not sure who was more embarrassed, me for not looking at the shop or the parts guy who gave it to me for not filling (and charging) it for me!

pprider · April 13, 2005, 09:36:10 AM

Hey texan if you ever looking for some1 to ride with im in Frostburg Maryland at the moment and have NO1 to ride with. was hoping to find some twisties... interested?

JetSwing · April 13, 2005, 12:12:24 PM

all dry battery should come with the acid that you can fill up with. what do they think we keep stock pile of battery acid at home??

texasengr · April 13, 2005, 12:18:32 PM

pprider:

Me and another guy (maybe more) are meeing this weekend in Rockville. Sunday to be exact. Check out the post:
http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16041

Otherwise, shoot me a PM or email anytime you are up for a good ride. I don't know many others up here on bikes either, so I am always looking for some other riders. tdschoppe@hotmail.com

davipu · April 13, 2005, 06:15:49 PM

Quoteall dry battery should come with the acid that you can fill up with. what do they think we keep stock pile of battery acid at home??

it's not normal to stock battery acid in your home hazmat locker?

weaselnoze · April 13, 2005, 09:20:14 PM

hazmat locker? pssht who needs that. i just put it in the pantry in the kitchen.

davipu · April 14, 2005, 12:43:35 AM

the pantry got full, and so did the linen closet so I got a locker

crash · April 14, 2005, 04:41:38 AM

i like to keep mine in the fridge.

nothing like a tall glass of chilled acid in the morning to get your juices flowing.

texasengr · April 14, 2005, 05:19:59 AM

....plus it makes a good solvent degreaser.

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