How long should I charge a new motocycle battery. I just put in acid Charger is 10 amp meter is broke?

Question

Can I damage it with to much charge I dont want to blow it up!

Answer 1

you need a 2 amp charger ,,because a 10 amp charger will damage the plates in it,,when you put it on charge with a 2 amp,,you need at least 12 hour charge in it,,be sure if you buy a charger,,that it is an automatic one,,this way it will not keep putting a strait charge in it,these chargers are not very expensive,,also they are good to charge your lawn mower battery up too so buying one will be a good investment,,i hope this helps, i am a mechanic,,and also a bike owner too.

Answer 2

If you are using a 'Trickle Charger' those small chargers that are easy to find at Walmart or K-Mart then most of them will automatically charge the battery as needed and then shut themselves down as the battery state of charge reaches a full charge. So you should be able to put it on a low charge setting and let it charge for a long time safely. But as always be safe and charge the battery in a safe location outside preferably or in a garage away from a source of combustion like gasoline cans or paint thinners or such.

Answer 3

The safest way to charge a motorcycle battery is with a battery tender.

It charges very slowly and will shut off when the battery is fully charged.

YOu can leave the tender on for months if need be, I do in the winter when I don't ride mine. The battery is six years old and still going strong.

Answer 4

You should use a 1 amp charger for about 12 hours

A 10 amp charger don't leave more than 3 hours..

Answer 5

about 12 hrs at a 4 amp rate

Answer 6

10 amps is too much. it'll melt the plates together.
1-2 amps max-for 6 to 8 hours should get er done.

Answer 7

about 12 hours at a 4mph rate