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   Hi there, I'm very new at this but here goes. The other day I left my 2004 factory in my garden with the key in and the lights on( you dont have to say it I already feel bad enough). Since this I cannot get it to start. The battery has been on an optimate for two days to no avail. When I try and start it there are just clicking noises and the alarm goes off. All the clock lights come on and then dissappear when I try and start it. Any help would be appreciated.
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steev1962 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote steev1962 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: wont start Posted: 29 Dec 2005 at 10:33
	Hi there, I'm very new at this but here goes. The other day I left my 2004 factory in my garden with the key in and the lights on( you dont have to say it I already feel bad enough). Since this I cannot get it to start. The battery has been on an optimate for two days to no avail. When I try and start it there are just clicking noises and the alarm goes off. All the clock lights come on and then dissappear when I try and start it. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers all fat bikers bounce better

tlk1967 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List L Plates Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote tlk1967 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 2005 at 13:32
	I had the same problem and after checking the usual stupid things (left in gear, sidestand switch, fuses...) I had the battery checked and it was knackered. A new battery fixed it RSV batteries are very weak (I'm on my 3rd after 18 months), so best to always keep it on charge (and avoid leaving the lights on!)