SteveL
Junior Member
I installed heated handlebar grips a few weeks ago, and I suspect they might be draining the battery with a slight current even while off - they are connected directly to the battery as per manufacturer's recommendations. I intend to connect them to a switched circuit soon.
Anyway, I had a flat battery tonight and roll-started the bike, then drove for about 25 minutes through the city - traffic was light so I didn't stop much.
I left the bike running when I stopped at the other end for about 5 minutes, then headed home.
While stopped at the lights, the orange "check engine" warning light (not the oil warning light) came on briefly. When the lights changed I accelerated gently and the light went out. This happened again at another light.
At the same time I installed these grips I installed BikerDude's headlight mod, which involved removing the airbox.
So there are two possible causes that I can think of for this problem - electrical from the grips, or mechanical from the airbox not being reinstalled correctly. Unless of course it's something totally unrelated.
Any suggestions? How worried should I be about the engine warning light? My bike is the Australian 2004 model.
Thanks,
Steve
Anyway, I had a flat battery tonight and roll-started the bike, then drove for about 25 minutes through the city - traffic was light so I didn't stop much.
I left the bike running when I stopped at the other end for about 5 minutes, then headed home.
While stopped at the lights, the orange "check engine" warning light (not the oil warning light) came on briefly. When the lights changed I accelerated gently and the light went out. This happened again at another light.
At the same time I installed these grips I installed BikerDude's headlight mod, which involved removing the airbox.
So there are two possible causes that I can think of for this problem - electrical from the grips, or mechanical from the airbox not being reinstalled correctly. Unless of course it's something totally unrelated.
Any suggestions? How worried should I be about the engine warning light? My bike is the Australian 2004 model.
Thanks,
Steve