How Do You Maintain A Motorcycle Battery?
Motorcycle batteries store electricity through a chemical process. Lead plates inside the battery case are immersed in either a liquid or a gel electrolyte solution. The solution reacts with the plates to store and release direct current (DC) electricity. Low electrolyte levels in the battery can lead to reduced battery capacity and output. Plates in persistently undercharged batteries may develop a hardened layer on them that resists going into solution when charged. Known as taking a set, the battery will show a good voltage, but will deliver low amperage and low voltage as the battery is placed under a load. Put on safety goggles and a dust mask. Remove the 10 mm battery bolt with the wrench. Disconnect the negative battery cable first then disconnect the positive cable. Clean the wire and battery terminals with the wire brush, removing any corrosion and sulfation. Remove the caps on the battery cells. Inspect the fluid level in each cell. Top off any low cells with distilled water.
