Hi Ducman, If I were you I wouldn't disconnect the clock! :thumbdown: I rather make a small investment like a battery tender and certainly making sure every now and then that you check the cells for proper battery acid levels! I have never again encounter a problem with starting my bikes after I purchased the "Battery Tender". Regarding the neutral position, I have never encounter such a problem with either my 750 Paso or my 907IE. I would definitively look into it closely! Starting with the most obvious like proper fluid level, air bubbles in line etc. Good Luck and please keep us updated with results. :thumbup:

Always start the bike with the clutch lever pulled in, takes less effort to get things turning over. Regarding the battery, invest in an Optimate battery charger / regulator. Cost about $50 will mean you NEVER have to worry again.

Neutral is a technique - nothing else - you are not alone!

All adds to the enjoyment.

Ride safe

Got to kinda disagree with some of the above responses. If your clock is on the way out as most are, two weeks sitting will kill the battery. Battery tender is nice, IF, you have electric available. Just took my 907 from here at the marina to storage unit, [have hurricane on the way] neither have electric available. Been two years that this battery has been in service, two months since last rode. Cranked right up. Clock disabled. :thumbup:

I know that this sounds sick but the only reason I wouldn't unhook the clock is my fascination with the fact it not only still works but keeps really accurate time after nearly 15 years, like its not a Rolex or anything. I'm thinking some better wire to the starter, perhaps a cleaning of the armature or new brushes would help. Not knowing how the machine performed when new makes it hard to baseline its performance now. As for a battery tender always a good idea as good battery voltage will spare a heavy load and premature starter burnout. Needless to say I'm plugged in as I don't think a couple of hundred miles on the weekend is enough to maintain a good level for a week...or not we'll see. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts.

Ducman,

I sometimes only ride 50 miles in an entire week and I have had no problems with starting. I couldn't agree more with you on the accuracy of that clock. Keep er' hooked up! :thumbup:

Regards, B

All I can do is second most if not all the other replies here. I bought a new gel battery for my 907 and have let the bike sit for as long as three weeks yet not have any problem with a lazy starter.

I have a hard time getting it into neutral as well unless I do it while rolling up to a stoplight. A buddy who used to own a 907 says his did the same thing. I was once told by a 907 guru that this shouldn't be and that it's attributable to an improperly adjusted shifter linkage. Well, I've looked at the darn thing and can't figure out how I'd go about changing the status quo.

Back to the clock. I'm like you in that I'm fascinated by the fact that the clock not only works but it's VERY accurate. Imagine that. I bought a new Corvette in 1979 and the first thing that went tits up was the clock. I complained to the dealer and he said "Aw, they all do that."

Friggin' clock never worked. :rant:[/quote]

Didn't know a gel battery was available, but that should be a no brainer as I believe this battery fits a couple of Harley models as well. Story of the Vette is so typical, bet if this had a cigarette lighter it would work too. Thought the linkage might be the prob, but then like everyone says roll it to a stop (and hope you can see the N light up in the sun haha). You must find this ride quite different from the Beemers. Saw a cop on his today (not sure of the model) and asked if he missed the Harley he just laughed and said "These (the BMW's) are AWESOME."