Do I need to charge my battery? - SV650.org

14-07-05, 11:55 AM

Quicky. Ran out of petrol last night at midnight in the Lakes (long story). Anyway, while waiting for the cavalry to bring me some motion lotion, my battery went flat from waiting so long with my hazards on. Do I need to charge the battery again now? Bear in mind, I was on the motorway all the way home to Bolton (about 40 miles or so) doing a ton. Will this have fully charged battery back up or should Mr Optimate make an appearance?

14-07-05, 11:58 AM

get the charger out just to make sure

fizzwheel · 14-07-05, 02:42 PM

I'd get Mr Optimate to do his stuff just to be on the safe side

14-07-05, 04:03 PM

Will do. Cheers guys

Red ones · 14-07-05, 06:01 PM

The speed you were travelling is pretty irrelevant. Once the engine is running above about 4500 rpm it will be charging as hard as it ever will (thanks to the regulator) so in fact you would be better off going a little slower and taking longer!

Biker Biggles · 14-07-05, 06:41 PM

If you want your battery to last it is a good idea to put it on the Optimate regularly(?weekly)to keep it in good condition.It doesnt overcharge the battery,just tops it up.

johnnyrod · 15-07-05, 11:20 AM

If you use the bike regularly you don't need an optimate. If in doubt, charge the battery fully, lead acid batteries don't like being discharged.

14-07-05, 11:55 AM	#1
M65 Guest Posts: n/a	Do I need to charge my battery? Quicky. Ran out of petrol last night at midnight in the Lakes (long story). Anyway, while waiting for the cavalry to bring me some motion lotion, my battery went flat from waiting so long with my hazards on. Do I need to charge the battery again now? Bear in mind, I was on the motorway all the way home to Bolton (about 40 miles or so) doing a ton. Will this have fully charged battery back up or should Mr Optimate make an appearance?

14-07-05, 02:42 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I'd get Mr Optimate to do his stuff just to be on the safe side __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

14-07-05, 06:41 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	If you want your battery to last it is a good idea to put it on the Optimate regularly(?weekly)to keep it in good condition.It doesnt overcharge the battery,just tops it up. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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14-07-05, 11:58 AM	#2
Itching 2 go Guest Posts: n/a	get the charger out just to make sure

14-07-05, 04:03 PM	#4
M65 Guest Posts: n/a	Will do. Cheers guys

14-07-05, 06:01 PM	#5
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	The speed you were travelling is pretty irrelevant. Once the engine is running above about 4500 rpm it will be charging as hard as it ever will (thanks to the regulator) so in fact you would be better off going a little slower and taking longer!

15-07-05, 11:20 AM	#7
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	If you use the bike regularly you don't need an optimate. If in doubt, charge the battery fully, lead acid batteries don't like being discharged.