![]() ![]() ![]() (Your owner’s manual will point this out, if you don’t already know). Your battery may be under your seat, or easily accessed from the side of your bike, perhaps behind one of your side panels. Most (but not all) bike manufacturers make their batteries simple to get at, to facilitate maintenance. The good news is that it is a relatively easy task to check battery electrolyte levels in each of its cells. Since car batteries have been sealed and maintenance-free for so long, the idea of doing anything to a bike battery may not be on the radar screen of a rider who is a non-mechanic. Point #1 about maintaining bike batteries is that they need to have their fluid level (electrolyte) periodically refilled. So, let’s visit the three main points of good battery care. And they may need to replace their batteries every time spring rolls around. (I tend to get the full five years).īut there are riders who don’t pay their battery the attention it needs. Motorcycle batteries are supposed to last 3-5 years, IF we take good care of it. Dead batteries are problematic, especially if they pass on before their time. And those are pretty critical to our motorcycle enjoyment. You already know that your battery provides the juice that runs the starter motor, lights, and ignition system. (In fact there are some guys who seem to love taking care of their bikes more than riding them!) Regardless, no matter how little you enjoy doing your own motorcycle maintenance, there are a few items that are best handled by oneself.Ĭertainly checking your own tire pressure would be right at the top!īut taking care of our own battery is one of those simple things that even non-mechanics should take a greater interest in, since it’s easy, will prolong battery life, and save money that would be spent on frequently replacing batteries. It not only saves money, but it sure keeps you in better touch with your bike. I very much respect the guys who do the majority of their own maintenance. But nowadays I let the shop do most of the work. I’ve also done electrical work and even replaced pistons and piston rings. Although I have done quite a lot of bike maintenance in the past, including the basics, like changing tires, changing oil, replacing spark plugs, and air filters. I cannot say I “love” motorcycle maintenance. THREE POINTS OF PROPER MOTORCYCLE BATTERY MAINTENANCE. ![]()
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