Bike battery placement - SV650.org

TSM · 22-07-05, 10:18 AM

I have read on some sites that bike batteries should not be stored on their side incase of leaking. But the new batteries are mostly sealed and should not cause a problem.

So, people that have done GSXR or 636 shock have a bit of a problem, moreso the 636 conversion requires the battery to be moved under the rear seat on its side.

Will it be a problem or not?

22-07-05, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TSM

I have read on some sites that bike batteries should not be stored on their side incase of leaking. But the new batteries are mostly sealed and should not cause a problem.

So, people that have done GSXR or 636 shock have a bit of a problem, moreso the 636 conversion requires the battery to be moved under the rear seat on its side.

Will it be a problem or not?

Modern bike batteries are either sealed lead acid or Gel. There is a small chance that a sealed lead acid battery would leak if laid directly on its side ( they are mostly installed at an angle and not directly on thier side.). A very very small chance at that may i add. A Gel battery would be fine to lay on its side as it is fully sealed by the manufacturer.

Hope that helps

Sean

TSM · 22-07-05, 10:27 AM

Ive got a sealed Yuasa one at the moment on its side with a small 1-5deg angle upwards. I am just checking it every few days to see if it is still ok.

Hopefully it will not cause a problem, if it does i will have to change to a gel battery.

22-07-05, 10:36 AM

and OLD FELLA SEAN should know

lol

22-07-05, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Barty_b0y

and OLD FELLA SEAN should know

lol

Harsh, but suprisingly fair

TSM, i would say you will be ok mate

Sean

22-07-05, 10:18 AM	#1
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Bike battery placement I have read on some sites that bike batteries should not be stored on their side incase of leaking. But the new batteries are mostly sealed and should not cause a problem. So, people that have done GSXR or 636 shock have a bit of a problem, moreso the 636 conversion requires the battery to be moved under the rear seat on its side. Will it be a problem or not? __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

22-07-05, 10:27 AM	#3
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Ive got a sealed Yuasa one at the moment on its side with a small 1-5deg angle upwards. I am just checking it every few days to see if it is still ok. Hopefully it will not cause a problem, if it does i will have to change to a gel battery. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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22-07-05, 10:36 AM	#4
Barty_b0y Guest Posts: n/a	and OLD FELLA SEAN should know lol