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Motorcycle batteries; little amazing boxes. They get squeezed into a small spot somewhere in your frame and asked to perform essential tasks. Today a battery is very reliable and also reasonable cheap to replace (not often needed). That's good news when you realize how they work and what they do.

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Once you realize how important a battery is for your bike you’ll be looking for the right one and then you need to watch the following aspects: size, amps, volts and extra capacity. Size seems logical but unlike a car where you can get away with a different size.. on a bike this is not recommended. When you check the amps – you are actually looking at the pure power the battery has without help from the engine. The capacity is more or less how long the motorcycle battery would work without being charged.

So, you might be thinking I’ll set up my bike with a damn big powerful battery and get rocking down the road. Sorry. Don’t do this. A battery / engine have been so closely designed to meet exactly that what your bike needs. All those small aspects like polarity, vent tubes etc must match your bike. So stick to the right OEM battery part. But on the bright side manufacturers do have stronger upgrades available.

How to keep your motorcycle battery in great working order: check it’s secure, all components are attached in the right way, if it’s still a fill-up model have it topped up to the right level and have it charge on a trickle charger when not used for a longer period of time. Always recharge at a 1/3 of the ampere hour rating of the battery.

Apart from old age and wear & tear the most influence on the working of motorcycle batteries is the weather. Temperature to be exact. The lower the temperature the less effective are the chemicals. So the colder the worse your motorcycle battery works. If you do need to replace the battery do realize that batteries are shipped without acid so when buying post order, you will need to fillup with your own acid. Motorcycle batteries from a battery shop can be 50% cheaper!

A motorcycle battery has three main functions: it enables the engine to start with the electrical starter, it works as an extra power supply when your bike needs it, it works as an absorber for high surges of electricity

If you still have an older battery make sure to check the electrolyte levels often (add distilled water on low levels).

A wet cell 12 volt battery when fully charged will give you between 12,5 and 13,2 volts when measured.

Normally you can expect a motorcycle battery to last you about three years on average.

Remember that battery acid is very corrosive and will eat through metal, watch yourself and your bike.

Good habit - disconnect the negative side of a battery first and reattach it last.

When charging a battery you should never exceed one-tenth of the rated amp-hour capacity

If you don't ride often consider getting a -smart charger- to keep your battery topped and in the best condition.

When your bike starts to have problems starting - check your electrics ASAP - it will avoid problems on the road.

A new battery needs battery acid - fill it to the full mark, then let it sit for an hour and the charge for at least 5 hours with a smart charger.

Remember to charge the battery on your bike - a 12 volt system needs to generate more volts to accurately load the battery (normally around 14 volts)

The vent hose on batteries is extremely important - those acid vapours can discolor your paint, chrome, etc - use special motorcycle batteries and place the vent hose in the right place.

Sealed batteries are extremely handy for motorcycles and if possible worth getting for your motorcycle. Less hassle, maintenance and worries.

Winter weather can drain your battery power quick and easy - use a charger to keep it topped. Also remember that a discharged battery can freeze and crack your casing.

Always make sure the battery is securely fitted, the cables attached firmly and the vent hose routed properly.

Batteries discharge at a rate of 0.5% - 1% every day.

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