April 2020

Make sure the battery is the part at fault. When your motorbike won’t start, it could be a number of different things. Check the ignition kill switch is set to “stop” and not to “run.”Make sure you have enough fuel. It seems

1. High CCA Provides Startup Reliability As you shop around for a motorcycle battery, pay close attention to the CCA or cold-cranking amps. This value might be 500 or higher, for instance. Choosing a high CCA gives the bike a chance

Manufacturers do not recommend attempting to jump start a motorcycle battery from a car. The reason is that car batteries are much larger and have a much higher amperage (more power) and can damage a motorcycle battery. Life doesn't

If you ever hear an automotive battery explode, you will gain a newfound respect for the raw power packed into these heavy lead-acid devices under your hood. It’s nearly as loud as a gunshot, as the plastic case blows apart--followed by

Electronic motorcycle accessories, even the most basic ones (ECUs, clocks, key sensors) all draw a small current even when the ignition switched off. Often referred to as Parasitic draw. This can and will drain your battery voltage in as quickly

You actually can, because both car and motorcycle batteries are 12 volt batteries. However, the much larger car batteries charge at a higher amperage that can quickly fry a smaller motorcycle battery. If you do use a car charger make

Can I use a trickle charger on an AGM battery? Yes you can. Trickle chargers are made for use with lead-acid batteries, and because AGMs are simply a very modern variety of lead-acid battery, they will work just fine. However, we

Have you ever wondered why the cell phone in your pocket or the laptop or tablet you own use small, light, modern lithium power cells, while your bike still carries around a big, heavy, antiquated lead-acid battery? It’s odd that,

 These high-tech batteries are usually more expensive than OEM replacements; but considering the performance upgrade, the increase in cost is very justifiable. Lithium carries a lower amp/hours rating, so if you plan to leave accessories on for a long time, you may