2006-06-06 08:22:21 · 6 answers · asked by RLarrain 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Do I need to remove the little caps off the cells when charging the battery?
2006-06-06 08:54:07 · update #1
yes, remove the caps to allow pressure release while initially charged.....remembr to re-install them before installing battery in bike....some batteries come with a plastic filler for the acid, it is very simple to fill battery without spilling....DO NOT OVERFILL!!!
2006-06-06 10:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by NinjaRacer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell a "trickle charger" for that. Don't jump start it off your car though. You can buy a motorcycle trickle charger for about $30. It's just a little 6 volt charger that you plug into your household outlet and attach to the battery. Pos. to pos. (red)and neg. to neg.(black) If you got the battery new without fluid in it, take it back. As long as you have a full fluid level your good to go.
2006-06-06 08:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by FangStu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 hours in trickle charging, the charging specially done for new battery. You can not do it at home go to a battery shop and ask him to charge the battery and don't forget to mention it is new.
2006-06-06 20:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by I am rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New it should be fully charged. If it is not, then it may be defective and should be returned asap.
The trickle-charger is a good thing to have, but mainly to top off the charge when the bike has been sitting for a while.
2006-06-06 08:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a trickle charger for at least 12 hours
2006-06-06 08:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure its full of acid, if not fill it and it is charged
If its new and has acid but not charged put it on a charger or take it back. If its new it should be ready to go
2006-06-06 08:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mr nice guy 2U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋