What is the benefit of cold starting power on a motorcycle battery?
A high cold start power ensures that a motorcycle will still start even if the battery is not fully charged. This can happen if the battery discharges during idle times, e.g. on motorcycles, ride-on lawnmowers or snowmobiles that are only used seasonally. …
What does low maintenance mean?
Low-maintenance batteries can be recognised by the removable sealing plugs on the top, the vent hose and the white or transparent housing. In these batteries, the electrolyte is in liquid form, i.e. it is not bound as GEL or in fleece. They are not sealed …
The lead-acid battery with fixed electrolyte for all those whose motorcycle is subjected to particular stress due to shocks or vibrations. Designed to meet the demands of Harley-Davidson motorcycles with large displacement 2-cylinder V-engines, HVT batteries …
What does damage to the battery box indicate?
Damaged battery box
If the housing is leaking, cracked or chafed, this indicates destruction by external influences.
Tip: Look for a robust design in your next battery.
Deformed battery case
If the housing is deformed by heat, this indicates a defective …
What is short circuit and how do I prevent it?
Short-circuiting occurs when the two terminals or plates of a battery are accidentally connected together. This can happen if the separator between the plates is damaged by vibration, for example, or if excessive battery sludge builds up, closing the …
Always choose a battery that matches the load
Depending on the type of battery, it is designed for certain loads:
Starter batteries must deliver as much current as possible during the starting process. The cold start current, measured in CCA, is informative here and shows how much starting power …
Batteries without vent hose
Only conventional, wet batteries need a vent hose, because they gas strongly during operation. The resulting steam can escape through the openings in the plugs. To prevent the vapour from damaging the vehicle, conventional batteries are vented to the …
Checking the battery step by step
There are many reasons for weakening or failing batteries. An important step in tracking them down is to measure the voltage with a battery tester.
Here's how:
1. preparation
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle, if possible remove it. Tips on how …
Why do we recommend charging the intAct Bike-Power AGM regularly with a charger despite the high cold start performance and good current reserve?
With many short journeys or long standstill times, the charge level continues to build up. This means that the battery receives less energy from the alternator than it needs for starting. Its charge level gradually drops. Once a battery is discharged …
Ideally, batteries should be kept dry. Even slight moisture can promote leakage currents.
If you've noticed condensation on your battery frequently in the past, such as with temperature fluctuations, or water can get to your battery, it's worth considering …
