Fitting a new battery - SV650.org

07-12-15, 08:25 PM

Had some issue today with the bike not starting. RAC say the battery is needing replaced. I have been recommended (by Google) to use the YT12A-BS battery which I now have bought from Halfords.

Any opinions on this and/or tips to help me with this as I have never had to change a battery before.

07-12-15, 09:04 PM

Very simple, just remember to disconnect the black wire first for removal and then reconnect the red wire first when you're wiring it back up.
You may need a pair of pliers or grips of some sort to grab one of the terminals on the old battery just to lift it enough so you can get a good grip to lift it out of the battery box but it's not held in by anything.

07-12-15, 10:04 PM

Thanks Tom. That's exactly the kinda thing I needed informed of.
What is the risk if I don't take the wires out/in in that order?
Not sure what to do with the old battery once its changed, I cant put it in a general bin can i?

CB500Racer · 07-12-15, 10:11 PM

Take it to the local tip they will have a bin for it. If you don't do it in that order there is the possibility of causing the wires to short out on things like the frame and other metal bits.

07-12-15, 10:23 PM

is it safe enough to be transported in any old fashion or should I have it in a container?

Trev B · 07-12-15, 10:29 PM

I also put a spring washer on the bolt!!!

08-12-15, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That_Guy_Paul

Thanks Tom. That's exactly the kinda thing I needed informed of.
What is the risk if I don't take the wires out/in in that order?
Not sure what to do with the old battery once its changed, I cant put it in a general bin can i?

I managed to put my new one in back to front when I got distracted by the phone so I thought I was hooking it up right until there was a spark and a crack and I'd blown my main fuse, luckily it was just the fuse.

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Craig380 · 08-12-15, 07:53 PM

Don't forget to charge the new battery before fitting it. Either on a smart charger (Optimate, Oximiser etc) or on an ordinary trickle charger. If using the latter keep an eye on the voltage across the terminals using a multimeter and take it off charge when it reads 14.2V.

Tamsen Cooper · 08-12-15, 07:54 PM

I video all my maintenance, hope this helps you.

07-12-15, 08:25 PM	#1
That_Guy_Paul Guest Posts: n/a	Fitting a new battery Had some issue today with the bike not starting. RAC say the battery is needing replaced. I have been recommended (by Google) to use the YT12A-BS battery which I now have bought from Halfords. Any opinions on this and/or tips to help me with this as I have never had to change a battery before.

07-12-15, 09:04 PM	#2
tom_e Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fitting a new battery Very simple, just remember to disconnect the black wire first for removal and then reconnect the red wire first when you're wiring it back up. You may need a pair of pliers or grips of some sort to grab one of the terminals on the old battery just to lift it enough so you can get a good grip to lift it out of the battery box but it's not held in by anything. Last edited by tom_e; 07-12-15 at 09:05 PM.

07-12-15, 10:04 PM	#3
That_Guy_Paul Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fitting a new battery Thanks Tom. That's exactly the kinda thing I needed informed of. What is the risk if I don't take the wires out/in in that order? Not sure what to do with the old battery once its changed, I cant put it in a general bin can i?

07-12-15, 10:11 PM	#4
CB500Racer Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 53	Re: Fitting a new battery Take it to the local tip they will have a bin for it. If you don't do it in that order there is the possibility of causing the wires to short out on things like the frame and other metal bits.

07-12-15, 10:23 PM	#5
That_Guy_Paul Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fitting a new battery is it safe enough to be transported in any old fashion or should I have it in a container?

07-12-15, 10:29 PM	#6
Trev B Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 283	Re: Fitting a new battery I also put a spring washer on the bolt!!! __________________ Somewhere up north,Never regret something that once made you smile!!!

08-12-15, 07:53 PM	#8
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,302	Re: Fitting a new battery Don't forget to charge the new battery before fitting it. Either on a smart charger (Optimate, Oximiser etc) or on an ordinary trickle charger. If using the latter keep an eye on the voltage across the terminals using a multimeter and take it off charge when it reads 14.2V.

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