I have a 1972 600/5 that when I inserted the key and attempted to start via the electric starter, noticed that while all indicator lights were lit, the motor turned over a bit slowly. I decided to put it on a trickle charge overnight. I disconnected the positive cable, put the charger on the battery and left. 15 hours I turned off & disconnected the charger and reconnected the battery. When I pushed down on the key There was nothing, no lights, no starter..... I realized that I had left the key in the ignition during the charge, but it had been midline in the switch ( not turned to the right or left) and was pulled up as far as it would go, yet still be in the ignition.
Before I take off the headlight shell and take a look, does anyone have any ideas? The battery is just under two years old, and I took the bike out for a quick run about 30 days ago and had no issues.... I never have left the key in the ignition before, ( and will not do so again) but as the positve pole was off the battery during the actual charge, could thie key be the cause of the problem? Many thanks for your thoughts
Before I take off the headlight shell and take a look, does anyone have any ideas? The battery is just under two years old, and I took the bike out for a quick run about 30 days ago and had no issues.... I never have left the key in the ignition before, ( and will not do so again) but as the positve pole was off the battery during the actual charge, could thie key be the cause of the problem? Many thanks for your thoughts