dry cell battery

[pikapika]

Hi, all,

 

I am riding a cbf150 and changed to a dry cell battery on Feb 2010.

I have a voltmeter installed and so far the readings are normal, abt 14v when switch on and 16v when riding.

Have no problem starting the bike even after few days of non riding.

 

I need advice on the following:

 

Will dry cell battery just died without warning? ( previously on my wet cell battery. I notice the voltage reduced)

Should I replace the battery since its over 2years?

Any other significant symptoms I should take note for battery degrading other than the voltmeter readings?

[feriosi]

Dry cell will not die on u without symptom. It's just like a wet cell battery, just that it's maintenance free. Just monitor with your voltmeter.

[limbat]

Do maintain charging if u are laying up or non-riding for longer period..... lead-acid batteries need to be charged....

[Silent Hunter]

Anyway to DIY charge at home??

Thinking of using those cheap solar panels from IKEA solar powerd appliances to charge. Can it be done?

[altya]

Hi, all,

 

I am riding a cbf150 and changed to a dry cell battery on Feb 2010.

I have a voltmeter installed and so far the readings are normal, abt 14v when switch on and 16v when riding.

Have no problem starting the bike even after few days of non riding.

 

I need advice on the following:

 

Will dry cell battery just died without warning? ( previously on my wet cell battery. I notice the voltage reduced)

Should I replace the battery since its over 2years?

Any other significant symptoms I should take note for battery degrading other than the voltmeter readings?

 

How much u change for e dry cell? Wat brand and at where?? Interested to change to a dry cell also... My previous batt died just after 1 1/2 years...

[pikapika]

How much u change for e dry cell? Wat brand and at where?? Interested to change to a dry cell also... My previous batt died just after 1 1/2 years...

 

Brand I don't know. Just got a quote from ban hon 1 month ago when I changed my rear Tyre. Its $45 to change battery

[cokohow]

Where can we get the best deal for this battery?

[limbat]

If u r thinking of DIYing a solar charging pls email me - [email protected] - I will send you a simple drawing for the system.

[naim]

to be on the safe side, 2 years is the usual lifespan of d battery lar. can change if u want.

 

on a side note, 16V sounds way too much to me. unless ur voltmeter is inaccurate. your charging system should be max 14.5V like dat.

[pikapika]

Btw might be my reading error. Its about 15v on my analog meter.

Btw when bike on throttle beyond 80, does your voltmeter shows steady readings at 15v or it fluctuate

[altya]

Btw might be my reading error. Its about 15v on my analog meter.

Btw when bike on throttle beyond 80, does your voltmeter shows steady readings at 15v or it fluctuate

 

Mine will stay constant at 14.4 or 14.5 when above 80.....