Battery Installation - SV650.org

Binky · 24-03-10, 04:51 PM

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.

yorkie_chris · 24-03-10, 04:58 PM

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.

24-03-10, 05:11 PM

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

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

25-03-10, 11:37 AM

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

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

You thinking road or going total loss for track?

Binky · 10-04-10, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

You thinking road or going total loss for track?

Road.

24-03-10, 04:51 PM	#1
Binky Emily Howard rides an SV Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,681	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. __________________ Wowee Zowee

24-03-10, 04:58 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	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. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

24-03-10, 05:11 PM	#3
Professor Guest Posts: n/a	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.

25-03-10, 08:27 AM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Battery Installation Whenever it's possible charge a new battery - this will ensure you get the best life from it. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

25-03-10, 11:37 AM	#5
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Battery Installation a full charge is best, however it wont kill it if you charge it on the bike (according to batteryman)

10-04-10, 03:52 PM	#6
Binky Emily Howard rides an SV Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,681	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? __________________ Wowee Zowee

10-04-10, 04:05 PM	#7
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	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. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

10-04-10, 05:13 PM	#9
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Battery Installation You thinking road or going total loss for track? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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