Oh crap

Decided i would take a quick run on the bike today. it is in the mid 40's, so a perfect day to get out. I hopped on Kermit, turned the key, hit the start button and the bike lurched forward! Normal for bikes as I had left it in first gear, and the clutch plates tend to stick after sitting for awhile in cold weather.

I tried it again, and the engine turned over, but barely. Not enough to start. Hmmm.....tried it again, and same thing. OK- so it was not my imagination. Looked at the voltmeter - 11.5 amps. crap. The battery was near dead. Another factor of cold weather and not riding for a while.

So instead of taking a quick ride, Kermit is on resuscitation - charging the battery with the battery tender. The battery is 3 years old, so only middle-aged. I am hoping it is not going south on me.