2007-01-29 11:10:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Guardrail is right. A battery will not lose anymore charge sitting on concrete than a wooden block. All batteries will lose some charge just sitting. We loaded batteries onto metal racks sitting on concrete. The longer a battery sits though will decrease it's maximum charge capacity. For example, a new battery can be charged up to 100% . after 6 mo. of just sitting it will only charge up to ,say 65-70%
2007-01-29 12:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A grimey battery casing will cause you to lose charge faster then normal. The dirts pick up vapor and become conductive discharging your battery. Placing your battery on a cold concrete surface will just hasten this process. In the winter months must of us use our motorcycles infrequently and they are harder to fire up. Crank case oils are thicken, making it harder to turn the engine over. Ignition point of gasoline is more difficult to reach, less explosive. All this leads to the need for more cranking power in colder weather. The best thing would be to remove you battery and place it on a solid block of wood where it will not freeze (preventing it from cracking). Hook it up to a battery tender to keep the charge fresh. Trickle chargers are less expensive and a good option if you plan to use your bike over the winter and don't want to be bothered with frequent battery removal and installation.
2007-01-29 12:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by V-Starion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not good to set any battery on the ground...not sure what would be done in 20 minutes.
2007-01-29 11:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by misc 75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's "an old wives tale" A battery will not discharge any faster sitting on cement, then on any other surface.
2007-01-29 12:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
don't ever put a battery on cement as that will discharge it, put it up on a bench or something off the floor.
2007-01-29 11:34:54 · answer #5 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should take much longer than days to discharge. Perhaps several weeks. If it is failing, take it to any parts store for a test.
2007-01-29 11:17:52 · answer #6 · answered by robert s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably SOME charge, but not a whole lot. Best bet - put it on a piece of 2x4...
2007-01-29 11:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will loose some , but very little in that amount of time. It might discharge overnight . set it on a piece of wood or something.
2007-01-29 12:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not in 20 minutes, but don't store it that way.
2007-01-29 11:24:26 · answer #9 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll give you a positive, for-sure answer, give me 20 minutes.......
2007-01-29 12:21:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋