battery losing power- i am new to bikes

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battery losing power- i am new to bikes

battery losing power- i am new to bikes 
matthew sullivan said 2008-07-03 00:24 
 
81 xs850--- how do i test the stater -- and what to look for as far as wear. i bought the bike 2 years ago. left it sitting at parents home. THe battery isnt getting charged. tried new battery, checked wires from stater to battery(they look fine). But i remember the stater making noise when i first bought it.help please 
 
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