Battery Life Span

[limbat]

There is a lot of confusion on this " dry cell " battery - are u refering to Mantenance Free " MF " battery. Or are u refering to " AA " & " AAA " type dry cell battery. I am refering to Automotive batteries.... most are acid-filled & some are acid-filled but fully cover to prevent leakage so " MF ". Then there are the Gel type as well. The " dry cell " like Ni-Cad, Ni-MH & Lithium Ion battery requires different charging system..

 

MF is those dry cell rite?This 1 no need conditioning rite?mine bike after 1 week in workshop,den started up and on headlite cannot on,tot the bulb spoilt,den rode for few hours den the headlite was able to work...any precaution needed in this case,but this happend like 1mth ago,but now all normal

 

All acid-filled batteries need reconditioning & they self discharged over a period of time - pls read here http://www.ctek.com. Your case is normaly confusing if battery can start the bike Y cant it power up the headlights ??? most likely the start-up drained too much power from the battery, tt it cannot light up yr headlights.... battery may be very weak after 1 week in the workshop. Common myth is if battery can start-up bike itis good but may not be fully efficient. Best to to keep the battery efficient by maintenancing them thru additional charging & reconditioning.

[duperman]

just went to find limbat...mr richard.....mi and my fren both went to him to recondition our batteries.....he's an extremely nice guy and a great person to carry out a conversation with....thx richard...will come to u again when i upgrade to a bigger bike...

[limbat]

Anytime mate ride safe ................

[rayhunter]

BTW, all " MF " batteries must be charged using a electronic battery charger.

 

this process must be done for new battery and before fix on to the bike?

[darkgates83]

hi limbat, reconditioning is not the same as recharging the battery right?

[limbat]

this process must be done for new battery and before fix on to the bike?

 

It really depends on how long has the "MF" battery been left on the shelf before u bought it. The longer it is on the shelf - the lower its power/strength, all lead-acid batteries - self discharges over time. Personally, i think is it better to have a fully charged battery b4 installation on to any equipment.

[limbat]

hi limbat, reconditioning is not the same as recharging the battery right?

 

yeap, pls read at the CTEK webby - http://www.ctek.com

[allenkey]

very useful thread here... i learned something here

[static369]

I have a qns. What is the problem if your battery runs out fast? my bike 1 year have changed 3 times. now showing signs of weak battery...

[limbat]

Pls have yr electrical system, especially the charging system check asap .... veri unlikely u bought 3 lousy batteries ........... does yr bike hv a volt meter ? is your battery of the correct specs for yr bike ?

[Warthchild]

wa same too i have the same problem as blade_trinity21 but i'm riding 150SP. The problem occurs most of the time when i go outfield and leave my bike to rot for 3 - 4 days. By the time i come back and switch on my switch, the neutral light is dimmed and when i start up my engine, the neutral light will light flicker along with the sound of my engine. when i throttle the light didnt seem to be getting brighter but gets dimmer.

 

i brought it to a motor diam and change my batt. They suspect is recitifier spoilt but after changing a new battery, they test it with a volt meter and the voltage increases when it throttle. thus it means my recitifier's fine. But i have gone through this scenario for a lot of times already. why isit that my battery will die off so easily when i just didnt start it for a few days? my brother's phantom battery seems to be alrite when he didnt start it for like 5 -6 days but mine will spolit by just not starting for a few days.

 

any ideas?

[static369]

wa same too i have the same problem as blade_trinity21 but i'm riding 150SP. The problem occurs most of the time when i go outfield and leave my bike to rot for 3 - 4 days. By the time i come back and switch on my switch, the neutral light is dimmed and when i start up my engine, the neutral light will light flicker along with the sound of my engine. when i throttle the light didnt seem to be getting brighter but gets dimmer.

 

i brought it to a motor diam and change my batt. They suspect is recitifier spoilt but after changing a new battery, they test it with a volt meter and the voltage increases when it throttle. thus it means my recitifier's fine. But i have gone through this scenario for a lot of times already. why isit that my battery will die off so easily when i just didnt start it for a few days? my brother's phantom battery seems to be alrite when he didnt start it for like 5 -6 days but mine will spolit by just not starting for a few days.

any ideas?

 

Same here bro... riding rxz. I have changed my rectifier also but now having the "low battery" signs again. everytime i bring bike shop say low batt cna change new batt $35. how long will the bike batts last usually? and does the meg coil have anything to do with this? thanks

[limbat]

wa same too i have the same problem as blade_trinity21 but i'm riding 150SP. The problem occurs most of the time when i go outfield and leave my bike to rot for 3 - 4 days. By the time i come back and switch on my switch, the neutral light is dimmed and when i start up my engine, the neutral light will light flicker along with the sound of my engine. when i throttle the light didnt seem to be getting brighter but gets dimmer.

 

i brought it to a motor diam and change my batt. They suspect is recitifier spoilt but after changing a new battery, they test it with a volt meter and the voltage increases when it throttle. thus it means my recitifier's fine. But i have gone through this scenario for a lot of times already. why isit that my battery will die off so easily when i just didnt start it for a few days? my brother's phantom battery seems to be alrite when he didnt start it for like 5 -6 days but mine will spolit by just not starting for a few days.

 

any ideas?

 

There may be 2 problems -

 

1. Low quality battery - try buying a good quality " MF " battery but the correct size/specs.

 

2. Electrical overloading - check if u r overloading yr bike with too many other equipments/gadgets.

[limbat]

Same here bro... riding rxz. I have changed my rectifier also but now having the "low battery" signs again. everytime i bring bike shop say low batt cna change new batt $35. how long will the bike batts last usually? and does the meg coil have anything to do with this? thanks

 

How long a battery last really depend on the quality.....

 

Try buying : YOKOHAMA battery in MY - price is abt s$25 but at least it is branded. 2 strokers vibrate alot & that is really bad for battery, so try getting good quality battery - Yuasa is also recommend ........... cheers

[Warthchild]

Whats "MF" ? and those brand u say, can get in singapore? cos i dun really go down to MY anymore.. MY is for malaysia rite? yup..

[static369]

How long a battery last really depend on the quality.....

 

Try buying : YOKOHAMA battery in MY - price is abt s$25 but at least it is branded. 2 strokers vibrate alot & that is really bad for battery, so try getting good quality battery - Yuasa is also recommend ........... cheers

 

 

 

i am using the yuasa dry cell batt. does the magnetic coil have anything to do with this kinda problem ? thanks...

[limbat]

Whats "MF" ? and those brand u say, can get in singapore? cos i dun really go down to MY anymore.. MY is for malaysia rite? yup..

 

Read here -

 

There is a lot of confusion on this " dry cell " battery - are u refering to Mantenance Free " MF " battery. Or are u refering to " AA " & " AAA " type dry cell battery. I am refering to Automotive batteries.... most are acid-filled & some are acid-filled but fully cover to prevent leakage so " MF ". Then there are the Gel type as well. The " dry cell " like Ni-Cad, Ni-MH & Lithium Ion battery requires different charging system..

[limbat]

i am using the yuasa dry cell batt. does the magnetic coil have anything to do with this kinda problem ? thanks...

 

possible ... mate - How old is yr bike ? have u got your check b4 ?

[static369]

possible ... mate - How old is yr bike ? have u got your check b4 ?

 

 

 

well my bike is registered on the year 2001...

how to check mag coil?

[gohjohan]

Whats "MF" ? and those brand u say, can get in singapore? cos i dun really go down to MY anymore.. MY is for malaysia rite? yup..

 

MF is Maintenance Free battery. The type that you put the battery water in and seal the battery. From here, monitor the voltage of the battery, dun need to check the water level every week

[hachi]

The are 2 kinds right...Once is pre sealed with gold plated connectors and the other type, u need to pour in the eletrolite by yourself....

had bad experiences by using cheapo ones and killed the rectifier...Spend even more money to replace rect and battery.

 

I always used the pre seal with gold plated batt but much more expensive about $160 for size 10.....

[limbat]

well my bike is registered on the year 2001...

how to check mag coil?

 

well bike is already 8 years old ........... maybe it is abt time to have the charging system checked by a LBS ( Local Bike Shop )

[racingter]

Hi Bros, I have been riding for 3 yrs on this shadow 750. Wondering what is my battery life span. Must I change the battery? Try to avoid convenience if bike cannot start. Tks

 

mostly batt for me lasted for 1 to 1.5 years,the more u station ur bike longer the more battery is losted this is my 2 cents..

[limbat]

My batteries last a little longer, u r right abt battery shorter lifespan if left alone not begin used. A little care & maintenace does helps a battery go on for a little loonger...................... cheers

[limbat]

Guys, alot of time, I get request to try saving the battery when they are abt to Kaput - so it is like - dun change engine oil for the 1st 30,000km then change to a good quality oil also will not help right ?? Battery maintenance must start early even when the battery is new & especially when u dun ride your bike often.. & when u finally do start yr bike once a week or month the battery power is only at half capacity - u r actually over loading the battery.