Posted by Polar Pilot on March 13, 2003 at 14:23:57:
In Reply to: Re: Battery Question posted by Volley on March 13, 2003 at 05:05:31:
After you fill the battery with the distilled water - recharge it with a trickle charger - no more than a couple of amps if that is possible - then put it back into your bike and ride it for 30 miles.
The battery will be fully charged at this point.
The next day - pay attention to the cranking speed of your engine - if it is sluggish - then the battery is starting to die. If the engine turns over freely and quicly - then there is nothing wrong with the battery
You may discover that there is nothing wrong with the battery - and that it does not need to be replaced.
I use batteries in vehicles for up to ten years before replacing them - and that includes motorcycle batteries.
Keep the rubber side down
Polar Pilot