How to start motorcycle? It's been sitting idle for the winter, and I believe the battery is dead, can I hook it up to a charger? And where is it located on the bike?

Power and ground at the coil plug first. Key on. Could be the ignition module. Lots to check. Electrical diagrams are needed.

Well, take the battery out and take it to an automotive parts store. They can do a load test on the battery. They usually do this for free.

Good Luck
Steve

Hi, Do you have an alarm & Immobiliser fitted on your bike as these drain the battery on your bike very quickly? If so i would recommend removing your battery and fully charging it with a decent amp-age charger. If you have your garage attached to your house then i would definitely recommend purchasing a trickle charger and when not using your bike keep this plugged into the mains and you should not have this problem again. all motorbike shops sell these chargers If after this the battery goes flat again i would suggest purchasing a new battery. This is a common fault as most motorbikes sit in the garage through the winter months and if not kept on charge will deteriorate. Hope this helps.

Steve when you store a vehicle it is best to use a trickle charger to maintain the battery.

Buckyrain, I believe your problem can be solved by replacing the charging fuse next to the battery. It is not with the other fuses. If you pull the battery out it should be on the left with a plastic cover thing over it. Follow the power line and it will be along that.