Clocks keep re-setting

[smartiedarkblue]

Hi all,

This is my first post here i hope someone can help. I own a 2004 non abs 1000cc varadero with 18500 miles on it. Periodically when i go to start it the clocks go blank then come back on a second later but the time and trip ododmeter have reset themselves. I have checked the battery terminals and they are fine. I also have a problem where on occasion i turn on the ignition and the fuel pump fails to prime, i have to crank it a few times and then turn off the kill switch and back on to get it to prime.
Any help regarding these issues would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
ed

[S Barker]

Battery on the way out.

Use the search function and you should find previous posts on this subject

[spikidave]

The clocks reset themselves when the battery is removed. If the battery terminals are good, it could be a bad earth or s barkers suggestion of a failing battery.

[S Barker]

http://www.honda-varadero-uk.org/forum/index.php?topic=8715.msg78737#msg78737

[numptyspence]

If you dont fancy paying for the honda part then i would recommend a motobatt

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XAGM+Gel+Battery+Fit+Honda+XL+1000+varadero&_nkw=AGM+Gel+Battery+Fit+Honda+XL+1000+varadero&_sacat=0&_from=R40

This battery has lasted just as long as the yusa version
http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/honda/xl_1000_va4_va5_varadero__sd02/04-05/picture/battery_yuasa/

[jackyork]

Try a refresher charge before splashing out on a new batt. It may last the summer or even longer. Alarms cane the battery when standing.

JK

[smartiedarkblue]

Thanks all,

my battery failed at the end of last year so due to budget constraints brought a cheap one. it cranks the engine but not as fast as it should. it is kept on a optimate on the rare occasion it makes it into the shed, but it is in use most days for the 15mile commute into work. i only really put it away when i have a few days off and it promises to rain. what amp/hour battery do you recomend? The bike doesn't have an alarm so the only drain on the battery is the hiss system.

thanks
ed