HUGELY helpful, thank you! I've never had a battery I had to fill myself so this was incredibly helpful in making me feel like I did everything the right way. Much appreciated
Thanks for making this video. I had to replace a small motorcycle battery on my riding lawnmower (only 7 ah). I'm used to "buy it and go" when it comes to batteries. I had no idea that I would need to add the acid and then charge it before using 🤔🤐 Luckily I purchased a 1 amp smart charger to try and revive my previous battery, so I'm prepared for the charging. Thanks again for all the great information!
Good video but a couple of things people should know. On an AGM battery with ratings of less than 18 AH, let the battery stand for 20 to 60 minutes. For batteries with higher AH ratings or having the High Performance rating (designated by an “H” in the part number/name), allow the battery to stand for 1 to 2 hours before starting the charging process. This allows electrolytes to permeate into the plates for optimum performance and longer life. Also, I recommend you keep the caps or plate off the battery for the initial first charge so it can vent better during the stand process.
I have a kymco c1 125 cc motor bike. from 2015. So I am new and scared of stupid batteries and these videos are not really helping me at all. I have watched a video or 10 ha! how to take out the battery from this model of bike. Aas the battery was dead, well not powering at all. So I have managed to take out the battery from its housing on the left side and lost a back screw bolt because I was too scared of ekectrocution. So I have the battery charger a noco genius 1. In uk. So three pin ok? I have no screws in the terminals because I unscrewed them and lost the bolt into the bike. So the battery is out sitting on the floor and so I am looking at it and have no clue whatsoever how to charge it. The instruction manual for the charger is totally vague. The battery is flat. Should I clip the alligator clips to the apropriate terminals, with out the screws on or clip them to the round housings where the housing screws I took off and dropped the back nut off by fear of touching it due to internet fear mongers? So, sorry but what do I have to connect? The alligator clips? Or the round screws or? Ahh, this is sillyness
shouldn't you wait an hour or so and then recheck the levels before charging, as well as letting the battery cool, before charging? You make it sound like you just fill, cap, and charge.
DO NOT PUNCTURE the acid containers to make it flow quicker, unless you want acid to overflow and spill all around the battery. Then go out to shop for additional acid to fill in the missing original acid once it settles in cells and leaves void after what was spilled.
Great video. I just received a Prima CB9-B battery for my scooter. It looks just very similar to the first battery you filled. An exhaust tube came with the battery, but it didn't come with one that attaches to the nozzle so I can pour the fluid in. The place I bought it from said to just put the nozzle directly in the cell holes. I'm worried this is going to cause a mess. Should I just use a funnel?
If you're worried about spilling it everywhere you can definitely use a small funnel or you can even make your own nozzle by using a spare piece of fuel line or vent tubing if you have that. Thanks for watching!
I filled my brand new lead acid battery and started charging it with a battery tender junior. I left it overnight and noticed when I woke up that one of the fill plugs popped off (landed on the other side of the room) and there was acid on the top of the battery and on the ground. Can you give any reason why this would happen? Should I return it? Possible user error? I read somewhere that the vent cap needs to be off while charging. I put it back on after filling it and while charging..
Very helpful video. Silly question perhaps, but if I don’t have a charger, can I simply replace the battery in the scooter and then let the scooter’s engine charge the battery whilst running? Thanks 👍🏻
It will depend on the type of battery but a lot of lead-acid batteries will need to be filled with acid so it won't have enough of a charge to start your bike without being charged first. But if you get a battery that has enough of a charge to start your bike, it is possible to install it without charging but most batteries will have a longer life if they are properly charged before installation.
Great video. Is it okay to prepare the new battery by installing the electrolytes and then leaving it on a trickle charger for a couple of months until riding season?
If your charger has a float mode on it, doing that would not cause any problems. With that said, I would suggest waiting until you're a little closer to when you'll actually be using it just because there's no reason to fill it then leave on a charger for 2 months. Thanks for watching!
Hello my friend. Please please answer me. I just put the acid in my battery. It's YUASA. for my motorbike. And i left it for 5 hours after that Shall I now charge the battery on a charger. Or can I use it directly in my vehicle. Please answer me my. Friend. It's expensive battery and I'm afraid to damage it 😯😔😞
I keep reading that it takes from a few hours up to 24hrs for a full charge. However, it's been about 36 hrs on a trickle charger (900ma) and still not switched into storage. Any idea what this could be or should I just leave it alone? It's an AGM battery.
@@rmatvmc It's a "Yuasa Smartshot 12V 900 mA" battery tender. The battery currently reads 14.3V connected to a voltmeter with the tender attached. I'm hesitant to disconnect since everything recommends leaving it attached till charger goes into float mode.
@@Auto-Minute If the battery has reading on a volt meter, then it should be charging. Have you measured the battery with the charger not attached? Has the battery gotten warm to the touch at all during those 36hrs?
@@rmatvmc A tad bit warm (not noticeable). It appears to have settled at 13.15V after roughly 40 minutes since being disconnected. I'll leave it untouched overnight and conduct another reading tomorrow to see where it stands.
something janky with mine its a maintenance free one that you cant see the levels on, but it has a conventional style acid container.. and didn’t come with any hoses
After you charge it say you spilled a little (not below bottom line though) when installing. Can you top off with extra acid or do you have to use distilled water at that point?
If you have extra acid you can use that to top it off before installing. Once the battery has been in use and you notice the acid levels are down, you would only want to use distilled water at that point.
@@rmatvmc oh ok i see .. i already returned it though. Didn't start when i tried though i may now have a short or something... Don't see how anything else could of broken since my last battery died after not starting it one day in the cold.
My instructions didnt supply enough information so i filled the battery up by sticking a hose inbetween the battery exhasut vent thing and from the battery not through the top. Will this effect the battery at all?
*Austin Allen* that is good practice. I personally do it, but most acid type batteries will have a vent tab on them, where you can attach a breather hose. This vent helps any air bubbles to escape. It's more personal preferance if you choose to leave the plugs off or not. Both methods work fine. Thanks for watching.
What do i need to do if I buy the lithium Tusk battery? Do I have to have a special charger? And do I need to charge it before I use it or for storage? What do I ned to do prior to installing it?
Thanks for the video. I got a question, the battery we got only had a short instruction and we only got one hose, since the instruction said to hook up the hose to the vent "plugg" we thought this also was the way to fill the battery. So we hooked up the other side of the vent hose to the acid pack and turned it up-side-down and it started to fill slowly. Filled the battery without problem to the upper level (through the vent plugg). My question is if we might have damaged anything with the vent plugg. And also, after first charge, should the acid change battery?
Utskuren Biff The vent system should be fine. What are you referring to "..acid change battery?" As long as each of the cells have been filled to the correct level and then fully charged it should be fine to run. Thanks for watching
Hi, thanks for the great video. Just a question, can i use the battery just after filling the acid in (as I don't have the charger)? I've always thought that the electricity generated when running the scooter will gradually charge the battery?
To get the full battery life out of the battery would be to charge it first. The stator doesn't put out enough electricity to charge a battery's first charge. Your battery will be at around 80% battery life after filling it with acid, so yes you can run it after you have filled it.. but i would recommend you charge it after.
The best advice I can give is to just follow the instructions that come with the battery. Each may vary. Regarding your question, I don't see harm it it, just don't forget to put them on tight when you are done.
I bought a new atv battery maybe 3 years ago put the acid in then never got a chance to charge it. It's been sitting in the garage in that state since, will this battery still be useable if I charge it now?
So I'm a little confused. The Battery you're charging says 5.5AH, and you're using a charger which says it charges at 1a. 10% of 5.5 is .55a. How strict a rule is your 10% rule? Or is any amperage below 3 okay to use on a MC battery? My battery is10ah, and I was thinking of buying a Battery Tender Junior for it, which charges at .750a. Is it okay for amps to be under the 10%?
So if "like I think I had was a old battery"a battery has lost allot of its acid and its been filled time and time again with water to the point that it has a low charge rate,but appears to still have fluid levels between the marks upper&lower then what happens to the acid-is it almost nothing but water at that point? Like how many times do you have to re-fill a battery in its life before you have to add more acid (if you do that at all)?
If your battery was ran dry it probably won't have a very long life but you certainly can fill it with acid and attempt to charge it. Battery acid can should be able to be obtained at your local auto parts store.
I bought a new motorcycle battery. It is a 10Ah battery and I filled the acid and put it on charge. The only charger I have available has a 600 mA output. Is this too little amperage or will it just take a little while longer to fully charge?
@@rmatvmc Thank you very much. I did that when I first bought the battery. Does that include later on, when you charge because they've gotten low? Thanks again.
I honestly think it should be illegal for batteries to be like this. The people that buy these aren't always skilled enough to deal with such dangerous chemicals and even the ones that are don't want to. All other batteries are prefilled, there's no reason powersport batteries should be an exception
Was thinking too that it might not be a good idea to sell big bottles of acid to people... The guy at advanced auto gave me info about the power sport diehard that i bought. He had no clue
Can I just top it up with battery acid instead of distilled water when the level drops after first charge? I have a lot of left over acid after initial filling.
I just bought a new Firepower battery that is 11Ah. The only motorcycle charger I have is a " 1 amp slow charge" charger. Is that charger ok to use or do I need something different? thank you
Im a noob and need help, provided the dimentions are correct... Can you put any battery in any motorbike? Any help on the matter would be amazing! (Someone stole my battery and I need to buy a new one)
helo, c0ol vidEo.. cAn u help me.. i just b0ugHt a quantum brand m0t0rcycle bAtTery, and lately i f0rg0t to tUrn ofF oNe bulb making it to liGHT FOR 4 days.. when i switch oN my m0t0rcycle, the bAtTery waz already draineD.. do i neED To recharge the bAtTery or sh0uld i replaCe it?
You shouldn't ever need to add battery acid after the initial filling of the battery, but if a cell does lose a little fluid you can top it off with distilled water. As long as you are monitoring it through its life you won't have to add new acid to the cells.
+Nimesh Kumar A 3 amp battery tender should be the max when dealing with these smaller batteries. We recommend as low as a 0.75 amp trickle charger. Like it's mentioned in the video, we divide the amount of amps x 10 and you get your recommended charging rate for that particular battery size. If you have any other questions let us know! Thanks for watching
+Rocky Mountain ATV MC I want to use a HID in my bike which draws 6 amps in the starting (for 2 minutes) and later it settles down at 3 amps of current draw and if i charge it with a slow charge rate then soon my battery ends up with low juice , that's why i was asking for a 3 Ah charger for 9 Ah battery (because slow charger will not work for me) correct me if i'm wrong.
+Nimesh Kumar What bike are you riding, Year, Make, Model? The trickle charger should be plenty to charge your battery but it shouldn’t need to be charged every single day. If the battery is getting drained too quickly it sounds like your bike isn’t producing enough power to handle that light.
Yes, the vent plugs can be put back after filling acid or topping with water as there is a side vent port with to remove gas built up . If you filled the acid initially or added distilled water to top it off and made sure to keep the electrolyte level at the "UPPER LEVEL" mark then the battery acid should not come out through the vent hole. There will be some bubbling during the charging process due to the release of hydrogen gas. If you have not overfilled then it's likely your charging voltage is too high.
Yes, trickle chargers can be great. We have a battery charger and tender guide that shows the differences between charger types and some trickle chargers we recommend. You can check out that video here: ua-cam.com/video/27qnklWD5Fc/v-deo.html
It can vary depending on the battery you have but if your vehicle has an existing vent tube you'll hook it up to the new battery. It's best to check the service manual for your specific bike to see if or where the vent tube is routed.
@@rmatvmc I know this is an old comment sorry, but do I put the overflow cap back on before installing the battery, or does it just stay off, also what is the tube connected to it for, and do I leave that on?
@@Zemixify Yes, you will want to put the cell caps back on before installing the battery on your machine. The tube connected to your battery is the vent hose, you can see at 2:00 where we talk about the vent hose and you can leave that connected. At the very end of the video at 8:29 you can see the battery installed on the machine with the vent hose still attached.
if I received a dry 6 volt battery and add the acid to it, let it set for an hour, then check it with a volt meter should I get 6volts (roughly)? I know it won't be a strong battery until I charge it but I should get 6v. I am getting only 3 volts (roughly), would that mean I received a bad battery?
It's really hard to say on that.. roughly the battery should have about 70-80% battery life. I would tell you to charge it and then check it. If it's at 3v then, then i would warranty it.
It depends on your specific battery but most 12V chargers that we carry are in the .75 to 1.25 amps area. As just a general rule I would stay closer to that if you're able to set the amp output. Hope that helps!
@@rmatvmc it's a 12v14a battery for my Kawasaki Mule. I just read in the manual that came with the battery that chargers capable of 2a auto charger can be used. That answered my question. Thank you for the info!
@Shedrick Bosley Are all the cable leads tightened down nice and snug? It could be that you may have received just a faulty battery? Is it the sealed no maintenance battery? No filling the acid required..
It depends on the style of acid battery you have? Some batteries are sealed with a strip on the top and others have an individual battery cell caps and these you can easily refill with acid or distilled water and then put on a battery tender to charge.
I came to look for the way one should connect the charging clamps... plus to minus, or minus to minus and so on .... the video seems to not provide such info.... gggg
That's a good question, there are a ton of great options out there! But if you're looking for the best performance check out an AGM or lithium type battery. Some good lithium options to check out are www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/shorai-lithium-iron-battery-p and www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-lithium-pro-battery-p .
That is difficult to answer. The acid will have a distinct smell to it that's normal, but if it smells more like rotten eggs then your battery is getting too hot and having problems. Hope that helps a little bit!
HUGELY helpful, thank you! I've never had a battery I had to fill myself so this was incredibly helpful in making me feel like I did everything the right way. Much appreciated
Same here bro..
Thanks for making this video. I had to replace a small motorcycle battery on my riding lawnmower (only 7 ah). I'm used to "buy it and go" when it comes to batteries. I had no idea that I would need to add the acid and then charge it before using 🤔🤐 Luckily I purchased a 1 amp smart charger to try and revive my previous battery, so I'm prepared for the charging. Thanks again for all the great information!
Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!
Good video but a couple of things people should know. On an AGM battery with ratings of less than 18 AH, let the battery stand for 20 to 60 minutes. For batteries with higher AH ratings or having the High Performance rating (designated by an “H” in the part number/name), allow the battery to stand for 1 to 2 hours before starting the charging process. This allows electrolytes to permeate into the plates for optimum performance and longer life. Also, I recommend you keep the caps or plate off the battery for the initial first charge so it can vent better during the stand process.
I have a kymco c1 125 cc motor bike. from 2015. So I am new and scared of stupid batteries and these videos are not really helping me at all. I have watched a video or 10 ha! how to take out the battery from this model of bike. Aas the battery was dead, well not powering at all. So I have managed to take out the battery from its housing on the left side and lost a back screw bolt because I was too scared of ekectrocution. So I have the battery charger a noco genius 1. In uk. So three pin ok? I have no screws in the terminals because I unscrewed them and lost the bolt into the bike. So the battery is out sitting on the floor and so I am looking at it and have no clue whatsoever how to charge it. The instruction manual for the charger is totally vague. The battery is flat. Should I clip the alligator clips to the apropriate terminals, with out the screws on or clip them to the round housings where the housing screws I took off and dropped the back nut off by fear of touching it due to internet fear mongers? So, sorry but what do I have to connect? The alligator clips? Or the round screws or? Ahh, this is sillyness
Should be on their directions. Mine says to sit for an hour to allow all gas escape. I have the diehard power ahead... Guess it's high performance.
shouldn't you wait an hour or so and then recheck the levels before charging, as well as letting the battery cool, before charging? You make it sound like you just fill, cap, and charge.
Always let it sit for an hour or two after filling, let all the spaces fill up and fill each cell if need be. Then cap it. Charge it and let her rip.
Great video, everything was explained perfectly 👌🏾
Really appreciate this video right now. Not knowing better or having it told to me at advanced i bought the clear type instead of a gel.
DO NOT PUNCTURE the acid containers to make it flow quicker, unless you want acid to overflow and spill all around the battery. Then go out to shop for additional acid to fill in the missing original acid once it settles in cells and leaves void after what was spilled.
Distilled water would work too if that did happen
do you know where i can buy the acid for my old battery? (without having to buy a whole new battery and how much milliliters?)
Your local auto parts store should carry battery acid.
Great video. I just received a Prima CB9-B battery for my scooter. It looks just very similar to the first battery you filled. An exhaust tube came with the battery, but it didn't come with one that attaches to the nozzle so I can pour the fluid in. The place I bought it from said to just put the nozzle directly in the cell holes. I'm worried this is going to cause a mess. Should I just use a funnel?
If you're worried about spilling it everywhere you can definitely use a small funnel or you can even make your own nozzle by using a spare piece of fuel line or vent tubing if you have that.
Thanks for watching!
I would if i had to. Unless your thing is long enough to put into the hole without spilling. But probably not
Was thinking that you Don't necessarily need the ventilation to. It'll vent fine on its own as long as you remove the cap
How long should i charge my battery for the first time?
I filled my brand new lead acid battery and started charging it with a battery tender junior. I left it overnight and noticed when I woke up that one of the fill plugs popped off (landed on the other side of the room) and there was acid on the top of the battery and on the ground. Can you give any reason why this would happen? Should I return it? Possible user error? I read somewhere that the vent cap needs to be off while charging. I put it back on after filling it and while charging..
And you never put the cap back on after or during charge, that causes gas to build up
what if i overfilled mine. a lot?
Very helpful video. Silly question perhaps, but if I don’t have a charger, can I simply replace the battery in the scooter and then let the scooter’s engine charge the battery whilst running? Thanks 👍🏻
It will depend on the type of battery but a lot of lead-acid batteries will need to be filled with acid so it won't have enough of a charge to start your bike without being charged first. But if you get a battery that has enough of a charge to start your bike, it is possible to install it without charging but most batteries will have a longer life if they are properly charged before installation.
Excellent, thanks for your speedy response. Mine has acid to fill and so I’ll take it to the auto-elec shop tomorrow so they can charge it for me.👍🏻
Very much no lol
Advance Auto wherever you bought it should have charger for you. I'm in the same position because I got it sold it to me was clueless
Is there such a thing called factory activated battery or a batterythat can be used immediately after filling?
Do you need to run the battery with the vent tube on for ventilation?
Also worthy to note that you do not* put the red cap back on the exhaust hole. Gas will build up if you do
Great video. Is it okay to prepare the new battery by installing the electrolytes and then leaving it on a trickle charger for a couple of months until riding season?
If your charger has a float mode on it, doing that would not cause any problems. With that said, I would suggest waiting until you're a little closer to when you'll actually be using it just because there's no reason to fill it then leave on a charger for 2 months.
Thanks for watching!
I bought a new dry battery without the red rubber plug. The battery looks sulfated. Has air damaged the battery???
Thank you, very informative, and exactly what I needed to know.
What will happen if the battery is not fully charged after adding the electrolyte? Does it shortens battery lifespan?
Batteries form a memory. If you just partially charge it the first time that's all it'll ever know. It'll only charge to that level
Hello my friend. Please please answer me.
I just put the acid in my battery. It's YUASA. for my motorbike. And i left it for 5 hours after that
Shall I now charge the battery on a charger.
Or can I use it directly in my vehicle.
Please answer me my. Friend.
It's expensive battery and I'm afraid to damage it 😯😔😞
I keep reading that it takes from a few hours up to 24hrs for a full charge. However, it's been about 36 hrs on a trickle charger (900ma) and still not switched into storage. Any idea what this could be or should I just leave it alone? It's an AGM battery.
What charger are you using?
@@rmatvmc It's a "Yuasa Smartshot 12V 900 mA" battery tender. The battery currently reads 14.3V connected to a voltmeter with the tender attached. I'm hesitant to disconnect since everything recommends leaving it attached till charger goes into float mode.
@@Auto-Minute If the battery has reading on a volt meter, then it should be charging. Have you measured the battery with the charger not attached? Has the battery gotten warm to the touch at all during those 36hrs?
@@rmatvmc A tad bit warm (not noticeable). It appears to have settled at 13.15V after roughly 40 minutes since being disconnected. I'll leave it untouched overnight and conduct another reading tomorrow to see where it stands.
Thank you. Was what I needed, 100%. You guys rock!
something janky with mine its a maintenance free one that you cant see the levels on, but it has a conventional style acid container.. and didn’t come with any hoses
After you charge it say you spilled a little (not below bottom line though) when installing. Can you top off with extra acid or do you have to use distilled water at that point?
If you have extra acid you can use that to top it off before installing. Once the battery has been in use and you notice the acid levels are down, you would only want to use distilled water at that point.
@@rmatvmc oh ok i see .. i already returned it though. Didn't start when i tried though i may now have a short or something... Don't see how anything else could of broken since my last battery died after not starting it one day in the cold.
Hopefully it's not a state or a rectifier problem
My instructions didnt supply enough information so i filled the battery up by sticking a hose inbetween the battery exhasut vent thing and from the battery not through the top.
Will this effect the battery at all?
Super clear explanation, thank you so much!
I’m a little late to this video but do you have to keep that vent hose on or do I cap it because won’t the fluids just eventually come out?
I heard you have to leave the plugs out when you charge it because they build up pressure, is this true
*Austin Allen* that is good practice. I personally do it, but most acid type batteries will have a vent tab on them, where you can attach a breather hose. This vent helps any air bubbles to escape. It's more personal preferance if you choose to leave the plugs off or not. Both methods work fine. Thanks for watching.
I had a mark on my ceiling cuz I left caps on.
Do you put the red plug back on the battery where you put the vacuum tube after you fill the acid
What do i need to do if I buy the lithium Tusk battery? Do I have to have a special charger? And do I need to charge it before I use it or for storage? What do I ned to do prior to installing it?
Thanks for the video.
I got a question, the battery we got only had a short instruction and we only got one hose, since the instruction said to hook up the hose to the vent "plugg" we thought this also was the way to fill the battery. So we hooked up the other side of the vent hose to the acid pack and turned it up-side-down and it started to fill slowly. Filled the battery without problem to the upper level (through the vent plugg). My question is if we might have damaged anything with the vent plugg.
And also, after first charge, should the acid change battery?
Utskuren Biff The vent system should be fine. What are you referring to "..acid change battery?" As long as each of the cells have been filled to the correct level and then fully charged it should be fine to run. Thanks for watching
Rocky Mountain ATV MC Sry, I ment if the acid should change color after first charge, from clear to a little bit yellowish?
Thanks for answer.
Hi, thanks for the great video. Just a question, can i use the battery just after filling the acid in (as I don't have the charger)? I've always thought that the electricity generated when running the scooter will gradually charge the battery?
To get the full battery life out of the battery would be to charge it first. The stator doesn't put out enough electricity to charge a battery's first charge. Your battery will be at around 80% battery life after filling it with acid, so yes you can run it after you have filled it.. but i would recommend you charge it after.
Hi is it ok to use a battery with higher amps on a Honda rockus? It was using a 12v 6A n have a 12v 7A now but scared to install it help plz..
Your good
Is the acid premixed with water? Bought a box of acid from a car parts place. Do I need to mix water with the acid?
So can ya charge with vent caps on losley???? Help
The best advice I can give is to just follow the instructions that come with the battery. Each may vary. Regarding your question, I don't see harm it it, just don't forget to put them on tight when you are done.
I believe we need to charge them you need to keep the cap off after they are fully charged and then you tap it
just bought a tusk battery crazy how they are at 12.5 volts right after filling them
*Austin K* Good stuff! Thanks for shopping with us.
im just curious how it can charge with 12v charger when the battery is over 12v full
I bought a new atv battery maybe 3 years ago put the acid in then never got a chance to charge it. It's been sitting in the garage in that state since, will this battery still be useable if I charge it now?
So I'm a little confused. The Battery you're charging says 5.5AH, and you're using a charger which says it charges at 1a. 10% of 5.5 is .55a. How strict a rule is your 10% rule? Or is any amperage below 3 okay to use on a MC battery? My battery is10ah, and I was thinking of buying a Battery Tender Junior for it, which charges at .750a. Is it okay for amps to be under the 10%?
same observations/question
how long do i leave it on charge for after putting the acid in the new battery. i’ve read 12-24 hours on a 2 amp trickle charger.
while charging trickle of liquid is coming out of exhaust. have I over filled the battery
So if "like I think I had was a old battery"a battery has lost allot of its acid and its been filled time and time again with water to the point that it has a low charge rate,but appears to still have fluid levels between the marks upper&lower then what happens to the acid-is it almost nothing but water at that point? Like how many times do you have to re-fill a battery in its life before you have to add more acid (if you do that at all)?
The acid never evaporates. The water does.
what happens if i install the sealing plugs right away instead of waiting 30 minutes?
Most likely nothing, you do that to insure that all the acid gets inside the battery and that it's able to settle and absorb into the cells.
Hi if I have a 6N4B-2A-3 Battery will it recharge itself if I left my enduro keys on and drained it?
What if your battery has no acid can it still be repaired if you feel with acid and where can I buy acid
If your battery was ran dry it probably won't have a very long life but you certainly can fill it with acid and attempt to charge it. Battery acid can should be able to be obtained at your local auto parts store.
I bought a new motorcycle battery. It is a 10Ah battery and I filled the acid and put it on charge. The only charger I have available has a 600 mA output. Is this too little amperage or will it just take a little while longer to fully charge?
What do I do to get air bubbles out ? Is it okay if there’s a few in it ?
great video, exactly what I was looking for before buying a replacement battery for my bike.
+MooMofo Thanks! ..and thanks for watching!
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Great video! So much help on my first time working with lead acid batteries
will battary tender plus charge gel battarys ?
Great video. Helped a lot. Quick question. To charge the battery, should I remove the 6 caps over the cells, or not? Thank you very much.
Yeah, it's recommended to remove the caps.
@@rmatvmc Thank you very much. I did that when I first bought the battery. Does that include later on, when you charge because they've gotten low? Thanks again.
I honestly think it should be illegal for batteries to be like this. The people that buy these aren't always skilled enough to deal with such dangerous chemicals and even the ones that are don't want to. All other batteries are prefilled, there's no reason powersport batteries should be an exception
Was thinking too that it might not be a good idea to sell big bottles of acid to people... The guy at advanced auto gave me info about the power sport diehard that i bought. He had no clue
If you arc a battery when it’s on your bike what systems will it burn out on your bike.
I have the auto shut off battery.i tried charging my battery but the charger won't turn on there is no red light..what should I di
Great video, thank you!
Do you charge a conventional battery with the plugs out or in ?
Leave the plugs in! The plugs should never be removed unless you have to eventually add water.
@@rmatvmc okay thank you!
I have a 14 amp battery. Would a 750 mah auto charger work for charging it?
Is it ok to leave a battery on the floor while it is charging? I was told before not to do this because, it will discharge the battery.
While charging my battery, its bubbling on the cap. Is it dangerous?
Can I just top it up with battery acid instead of distilled water when the level drops after first charge? I have a lot of left over acid after initial filling.
Never! That will affect the life of the battery drastically.
I just bought a new Firepower battery that is 11Ah. The only motorcycle charger I have is a " 1 amp slow charge" charger. Is that charger ok to use or do I need something different? thank you
Alex Alpert That will work just fine for you yes. Thanks for chiming in!
Rocky Mountain ATV MC
is there any motorcycle batteries that can start for a small car like a 99 or 2000 Saturn Car ?
No
yes it is, yall think by me forgetting to charge first caused it,but all lights showed up just when push start dont hear nothing.
@Shedrick Bosley It could very vell be your starter is bad? If you have access to a multimeter test the battery and see how many volts it reads?
Best video hands down. Answered so many questions.
LCST
Im a noob and need help, provided the dimentions are correct... Can you put any battery in any motorbike?
Any help on the matter would be amazing! (Someone stole my battery and I need to buy a new one)
helo, c0ol vidEo.. cAn u help me.. i just b0ugHt a quantum brand m0t0rcycle bAtTery, and lately i f0rg0t to tUrn ofF oNe bulb making it to liGHT FOR 4 days.. when i switch oN my m0t0rcycle, the bAtTery waz already draineD.. do i neED To recharge the bAtTery or sh0uld i replaCe it?
+Michael John Manipon Try and recharge it. Use a battery tender that put out 1-1.5 amps.
How often do you add battery acid?
You shouldn't ever need to add battery acid after the initial filling of the battery, but if a cell does lose a little fluid you can top it off with distilled water. As long as you are monitoring it through its life you won't have to add new acid to the cells.
What can happen if I fill more water than others cell and how to remove them?
Hi ! Rocky Mountain ATV MC , can i use 3 amp charger to charge a 9 Ah AND 5 Ah 12V BATTERY ( not simultaneously )
+Nimesh Kumar A 3 amp battery tender should be the max when dealing with these smaller batteries. We recommend as low as a 0.75 amp trickle charger. Like it's mentioned in the video, we divide the amount of amps x 10 and you get your recommended charging rate for that particular battery size. If you have any other questions let us know! Thanks for watching
I have this charger it has 4 and 2 amp setting, we put it on 2 amp and 12 volt is that good
Imma Turkey Yea that sounds fine.
+Rocky Mountain ATV MC I want to use a HID in my bike which draws 6 amps in the starting (for 2 minutes) and later it settles down at 3 amps of current draw
and
if i charge it with a slow charge rate then soon my battery ends up with low juice ,
that's why i was asking for a 3 Ah charger for 9 Ah battery (because slow charger will not work for me) correct me if i'm wrong.
+Nimesh Kumar What bike are you riding, Year, Make, Model? The trickle charger should be plenty to charge your battery but it shouldn’t need to be charged every single day. If the battery is getting drained too quickly it sounds like your bike isn’t producing enough power to handle that light.
Awesome video. First time having to do this on my atv. 👍🏻
Thanks for watching and glad it helped out!
hi sir, is a motorcycle liquid battery rechargeable?
how many hour if it goes manually charging?
Do we keep the clear hose on the battery when installing the battery?
No. Remove it and throw it away. Neutralize any acid with baking soda.
Would de ionised water work?
So do I put the vent plug back on, liquid is coming out as it charges
Yes, the vent plugs can be put back after filling acid or topping with water as there is a side vent port with to remove gas built up . If you filled the acid initially or added distilled water to top it off and made sure to keep the electrolyte level at the "UPPER LEVEL" mark then the battery acid should not come out through the vent hole. There will be some bubbling during the charging process due to the release of hydrogen gas. If you have not overfilled then it's likely your charging voltage is too high.
Is it safe to use a trickle charger
Yes, trickle chargers can be great. We have a battery charger and tender guide that shows the differences between charger types and some trickle chargers we recommend. You can check out that video here: ua-cam.com/video/27qnklWD5Fc/v-deo.html
What do i do with the went hose after filling
It can vary depending on the battery you have but if your vehicle has an existing vent tube you'll hook it up to the new battery. It's best to check the service manual for your specific bike to see if or where the vent tube is routed.
when charging a normal acid battery do i need to put overflow cap back on or leave off wile charging?
@@rmatvmc I know this is an old comment sorry, but do I put the overflow cap back on before installing the battery, or does it just stay off, also what is the tube connected to it for, and do I leave that on?
@@Zemixify Yes, you will want to put the cell caps back on before installing the battery on your machine. The tube connected to your battery is the vent hose, you can see at 2:00 where we talk about the vent hose and you can leave that connected. At the very end of the video at 8:29 you can see the battery installed on the machine with the vent hose still attached.
My battery is 12 v and 5 Amps. Is it ok if I use a 1 ampere battery charger?
+Jugón Jugonio Yes. A 1 amp trickle charger will be fine
How long does it take to charge
How long will it take to charge a new dirtbike battery with a battery tender jr
Is that sulphuric acid ?
if I received a dry 6 volt battery and add the acid to it, let it set for an hour, then check it with a volt meter should I get 6volts (roughly)? I know it won't be a strong battery until I charge it but I should get 6v. I am getting only 3 volts (roughly), would that mean I received a bad battery?
It's really hard to say on that.. roughly the battery should have about 70-80% battery life. I would tell you to charge it and then check it. If it's at 3v then, then i would warranty it.
My apologies, I didn't purchase the battery for you. Despite now having it on a .5 amp trickle charger for 6 hours it still shows as 3 volts.
Thanks
I have battery charger that can "jump" and "charge" a battery. It can be set to charge at 2 amps. Is that to much or is 2 amps ok?
It depends on your specific battery but most 12V chargers that we carry are in the .75 to 1.25 amps area. As just a general rule I would stay closer to that if you're able to set the amp output.
Hope that helps!
@@rmatvmc it's a 12v14a battery for my Kawasaki Mule. I just read in the manual that came with the battery that chargers capable of 2a auto charger can be used. That answered my question. Thank you for the info!
installed new maintenanc free battery bike started good a couple of times then tried to start its like starter wasnt getting no power please help
@Shedrick Bosley Are all the cable leads tightened down nice and snug? It could be that you may have received just a faulty battery? Is it the sealed no maintenance battery? No filling the acid required..
You should definitely still charge a lithium battery before installing and use
No need
We use a battery for our inflatable boat. The acid level dropped after loads of usage what do i do?
It depends on the style of acid battery you have? Some batteries are sealed with a strip on the top and others have an individual battery cell caps and these you can easily refill with acid or distilled water and then put on a battery tender to charge.
what about lead ones ?
I came to look for the way one should connect the charging clamps... plus to minus, or minus to minus and so on .... the video seems to not provide such info.... gggg
positive to positive and negative to negative.
starts at 2:10
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How about ah 12v batery
A push pin, what push pin?
I have a push pin? Oh, here it is.
Lol, thanks
What is the best battery to get for good electrical performance? cause I'm the type of guy who uses Wal-Mart batteries
That's a good question, there are a ton of great options out there! But if you're looking for the best performance check out an AGM or lithium type battery. Some good lithium options to check out are www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/shorai-lithium-iron-battery-p and www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-lithium-pro-battery-p .
if i filled distilled water in battery what happend >?
how long does the new charge take ??
Leaving it on overnight is fine.
it was starting good out the box then after 4 times starting tried to go starter did nothing do yall think its relay solonoid
My battery got hot after filling it is that normal?
nope nope Were you charging it and that is when it got hot? Generally the battery will get a little warm is all after being filled.
Rocky Mountain ATV MC no it wasnt charging, i left to go buy a charger and when i came back the battery was around 100℉ to 109℉
I also just found out that it has been charging for about 20 hours and the trickle charger still thinks that it isnt fully charged
nope nope What brand battery did you buy? Did you buy it through us? If so i can look into it for you?
nope nope Sounds like something's going on that shouldn't. Let me know if I can help you out more on this issue.
Is it normal that it produce bad smell??? Please help
That is difficult to answer. The acid will have a distinct smell to it that's normal, but if it smells more like rotten eggs then your battery is getting too hot and having problems.
Hope that helps a little bit!