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Binky 24-03-10 04:51 PM

Battery Installation
 
Just wondering if i would have any problems either straight away on in the future if i fit a new battery straight into the bike?

It recommends charging it for at least 5 hours first, but i have no charger with me and don't fancy forking out for another one/going out at rush hour to get one.

Ta all. :D

yorkie_chris 24-03-10 04:58 PM

Re: Battery Installation
 
The first initial few charge and discharge cycles appear to have an effect on deep cycle ones.

Daft question but if it's not supplied charged it won't be a right lot of good to fit it.

Professor 24-03-10 05:11 PM

Re: Battery Installation
 
Never charged any new batteries, neither for the car nor the bike,
and irrespective of the type of the battery (some are delivered fully
prepped and self-contained and some are delivered with acid in a
separate container). Just not bovvered.

Sid Squid 25-03-10 08:27 AM

Re: Battery Installation
 
Whenever it's possible charge a new battery - this will ensure you get the best life from it.

AndyBrad 25-03-10 11:37 AM

Re: Battery Installation
 
a full charge is best, however it wont kill it if you charge it on the bike (according to batteryman)

Binky 10-04-10 03:52 PM

Re: Battery Installation
 
Anyone got any idea how long a fully charged battery would last, in terms of miles, if it wasn't being charged as it was going along?

Sid Squid 10-04-10 04:05 PM

Re: Battery Installation
 
No. there are too many variables to make an estimation.

FWIW, a 1985 GSX550 would do at least 200 miles without the lights on and avoiding use of the brakes etc.

PS That's not much help. In case you were wondering.

Binky 10-04-10 04:50 PM

Re: Battery Installation
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 2239017)
No. there are too many variables to make an estimation.

FWIW, a 1985 GSX550 would do at least 200 miles without the lights on and avoiding use of the brakes etc.

PS That's not much help. In case you were wondering.

No, valid point, understandable. Gives a rough idea though. Thanks.

yorkie_chris 10-04-10 05:13 PM

Re: Battery Installation
 
You thinking road or going total loss for track?

Binky 10-04-10 05:28 PM

Re: Battery Installation
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2239053)
You thinking road or going total loss for track?

Road.


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