What happens if you overcharge a motorcycle battery?
Overcharging a battery can lead to all sort of problems: The electrolyte may boil, the battery can overheat and buckle the plates and, in extreme cases, the battery may even blow up, especially if excess hydrogen gas is released and there’s a spark handy.
Where is the loud click coming from on my bike?
I need to know where the “loud click” is coming from. is it comming from the starter, or from under the left side cover? with 12v on the battery, it is not fully charged, but close. do you maintain the battery on a Battery Tender when/if it is parked for extended periods?
Why does my motorcycle make no noise when I turn it on?
Depending on how low your battery is, if there is some voltage left you may be able to turn the key as well as turn on your blinker, but turning it over is slow and sluggish. If your battery is completely dead, you motorcycle will not make any noise at all when you try to start it.
How long does it take to charge a motorcycle battery?
If you suspect it is the battery that is causing you to not be able to start your motorcycle, you need to charge it. Charging a motorcycle battery can take anywhere between 8 – 20 hours. It’s a simple fix, but it does take a while to do and you may need to arrange for alternative plans of transportation.
Why do I hear a loud pop under my car?
If you suddenly hear a loud pop or bang in the engine area, pull over to the side of the road and check it out. Be on the lookout for smoke or fire, two things you should never see under the hood. Occasionally, especially in older vehicles, an engine backfire can actually reverberate through the air intake and blow a hole in your plastic air box.
What does it mean when your motorcycle battery is not charging?
The biggest sign you’ll notice is that your battery isn’t getting a charge at all. This is a very obvious sign to observe because your motorcycle will start acting sluggish and lights will start to lose power while it’s running.
Is it possible to pop start a motorcycle?
If the battery has enough juice to shine the headlight fairly brightly, you can probably pop-start your bike. That indicates the battery has some juice — with luck, enough to operate the fuel pump on a fuel-injected motorcycle, for example — but not enough to turn over the engine.
I need to know where the “loud click” is coming from. is it comming from the starter, or from under the left side cover? with 12v on the battery, it is not fully charged, but close. do you maintain the battery on a Battery Tender when/if it is parked for extended periods?
Can a car battery be charged while riding?
Some may be familiar with how a car power charging system works and wonder if the same system applies to motorcycles. So, does a motorcycle battery charge while riding? The mechanism of a motorcycle does charge it’s own battery while the motorcycle is running.