I have a 2005 Honda Foreman with an original battery. I haven't had a chance to ride it since probably March or April. I went to start it up yesterday and the battery was almost gone and would not start with electric start, so I started it with the pull cord.
I assume if the battery is low, the Indicator/Display lights can come on and stay on? My oil temp light was on right from start up and also the 4wd light was on and blinking. I put the charger on it and went out this morning and was able to start it right away with the electric start and the 4wd light was no longer on. I gave it a little gas and the oil temp light was on faintly. I believe the battery needs to be replaced, as the charger did not show that it was completely charged, but charged enough to start it. As I mentioned, the battery is from 2005 when I bought the atv.
I did not have time to run it around, just let it idle and as I mentioned, the oil temp light would barely light when I hit the throttle. I put the battery back on the trickle charger and will check it again later, plus oil level, air flow, etc.
Change the battery. 7 years on something generally made to last 3-4 years is pretty good.
Battery, mines an '03 with and I have been running the original battery till this year.
Iv'e got an 07 Rincon 680 EFI and when mY battery went dead all my electronics went crazy the 4x4 didn't work lights blinking and going crazy . Put a new battery in it and everything was fine...Keep it on a tender now..
You all were right, it was the battery. When I got home, the charger light was finally green after charging all day and the lights are working correctly. Even though the charger said the battery was full, I think it's time for a new one or it will be very soon. I plan on keeping it on a tender while it isnt being used now. Thanks for the replies.