Will letting a motorcycle idle charge the battery?
Technically, a motorcycle battery does charge while the motorcycle is idling though it does not provide as much amperage as when the motorcycle is at higher speeds. During a normal ride, a motorcycle provides about 13, 14, or 15 amps while idling only provides less than 1 amp.
How does a motorcycle battery charging system work?
The Basics of a Motorcycle Charging System. On almost every motorcycle you will find a battery, used for providing power for starting the bike and for buffering an amount of electric energy. The battery itself is charged by a generator driven by the engine, and as long as the engine is running there will be a current flowing through thebattery.
What kind of Charger do I need for motorcyle battery?
Batteries with an open circuit voltage below 11.5 volts may require a special charger and procedures to recharge. Deeply discharged batteries will have high internal resistance, making normal battery charging difficult. It may be necessary to use a charging voltage higher than normal to get the battery to accept a charge.
What happens if you charge a motorcycle battery wrong?
You’re either charging the motorcycle battery incorrectly or your battery is damaged. If your battery SWELLS – STOP. You’re doing it wrong or your motorcycle battery is damaged. If your battery is SMOKING – STOP. You’re doing it wrong.
What kind of water do you use to charge a motorcycle battery?
Use only distilled water. When charging conventional, flooded lead-acid motorcycle batteries, loosen vent caps and ventilate charging area. A buildup of hydrogen and oxygen in the battery or in the charging area can create an explosion hazard. If the battery feels hot to the touch during charging, STOP.
How does a motorcycle charging system work?
How a Motorcycle Charging System works. On almost every motorcycle you will find a battery, used for providing power for starting the bike and for buffering an amount of electric energy. The battery itself is charged by a generator driven by the engine, and as long as the engine is running there will be a current flowing through thebattery.
Why is my motorcycle battery not charging?
If you have a dead motorcycle battery that won’t accept a charge, the problem is normally sulfation. This occurs when a lead acid battery is deeply discharged, causing sulfur from the battery acid to adhere to the lead plates inside the battery and block the flow of electric current.
What charges the battery on a motorcycle?
A lithium-ion battery tender charges your battery to between 13-14 volts. A lead-acid battery tender charges the battery to about 12.8 volts. So, using the wrong charger/tender will either under or overcharge your particular motorcycle battery.
Is it OK to charge a motorcycle battery with a car charger?
There’s nothing inherent in a charger that makes it suitable only for motorcycles or cars, although you’ll have to be careful with using a ‘car’ charger on a motorcycle battery to insure the motorcycle battery doesn’t get charged too fast and that the charger used is suitable for the battery type.