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Really Basic Guide to Batteries
Ask any throttle jockey around and he (or she) will tell you: When it comes to owning a motorcycle, it’s all about the power. That’s why any serious rider must know a lot about motorcycle batteries. For starters (no pun intended), the voltage designations on batteries – 6 volt or 12 volt – don’t accurately … Continue reading
Dealing With Dead Batteries
It has happened to many people and it can happen to you. Your motorcycle can die on you. So, it is important to know what to do when dealing with dead motorcycle batteries. Make sure you carry the right gear with you There are people that ride their motorcycle when the sun is shinnying and … Continue reading
Making Motorcycle Batteries Last Longer
Batteries are extremely important for the life of a motorcycle. They are a dense bundle of energy cramped in a small place. Almost everything on the motorcycle depends on the battery: the indicators, the lights, the audio sound, the blinkers and much more. This is why it is very important to take good care of … Continue reading
Motorcycle Battery Troubleshooting
Here are some current factory recommended service procedures for motorcycle batteries troubleshooting. If you do not have a maintenance kind of battery, without a vent pipe, then you need to cut approximately half an inch from the end. Then put electrolyte in the middle (make sure it is right between the high and the low … Continue reading
Motorcycle Batteries FAQ
Our motorcycle batteries FAQ. Here we have tried to put the most frequently asked questions together one one page: Question: Why do I need to periodically charge the motorcycle battery? Answer: If you keep the battery uncharged completely and you let it drain, the life span will decrease considerably. Question: Could I place the battery … Continue reading
Motorcycle Battery Maintenance Tips
The term 12 volt battery does not actually represent the power of that battery. It is just a convenient term used to set one battery apart from another. A fully charged battery of 12 volts will measure about 12.6 volts between terminals. The other parts of the battery are heat sealed and make of special … Continue reading
Motorcycle Battery Installation
The old motorcycles use old conventional lead batteries. This is why you must not put maintenance free batteries on them. The generator of the motorcycle and also the regulator are not made to sustain that type of battery and you can break it. So, before you decide to change the battery on your old motorcycle, … Continue reading
Motorcycle Batteries 101
A motorcycle battery is smaller than a car battery but it has a lot of energy in it. The energy it provides is very important for the life of your motorcycle. This means you have to take good care of it. You should know that a normal battery looses 1% of its charge per day … Continue reading
Motorcycle Battery Chargers
Motorcycle battery charger is the device that will put energy back into our batteries by letting the electricity to run through. The technology that is used in the motorcycle battery decides the charge current. The same thing does the capacity of the battery. On the market you will find 4 kinds of motorcycle battery chargers: … Continue reading