Does the alarm system ruin battery of bike?

Jignesh

I purchased a new Hero Ignitor three months back. I also got installed an anti-theft alarm system on it. I went on a long tour and the bike was idle for *one month* at home. After coming back, I found that the battery of the bike looked drained. I drove the bike for 4 days, hoping the battery to be recharged- but no improvement at all. Might the battery have been failed?
I doubt did the alarm system drain the battery? I am not sure about the truth. Should I remove the alarm system now? I will appreciate any guidance on it. Thanks.

Answer
3rd vote for a trickle charger. If alarm installed correctly it would not run the battery down. Motorcycle and scooter batteries are delicate compared to automotive batteries. Trickle chargers are cheap and can prolong the life of the battery for a year longer or more.

still looking for my bike's battery?

croato87

i found a black panel and undid the screws and opened it up. oil spilled everywhere.... turns out i had just taken off the entire oil canister or whatever it's called. i cleaned it up kinda, added more oil, and looked some more, and now i'm back where i started. i still can't find this battery.

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Most bikes have the battery under the seat. A Suzuki VS 800 has the battery under the frame just behind the motor. Some bikes have the battery between the motor and the rear wheel. Take your side covers off and you'll see where the battery is if it is between the motor and rear wheel. Hope this will help.

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Help, need new battery for ny e- bike.?

Q. I bought an e-bike from someone that has a dead 36 volt battery. ( the price was right). Where can I find another, or even two of them?

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Click on the third link below. It is a Google Search on "e-bike battery" There are a bunch of folks selling them. The first two links are a couple of the top pages that came up. You will want to replace your battery with one of the same voltage and with the capacity called Amp-hours or Ah that is the same or perhaps a bit bigger. It is not absolutely required that you use the same type of battery but it would be best if they are the same type. The charger us usually optimized for a particular type of battery. By type I mean Lead-acid, Nicad, Nickel-metal-hydride, or Lithium. Your batter should indicate what its capacity is and what type it is.

need to find a battery for electric bike conversion kit.?

Blah Blah

this is what i bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221046610777?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

it doesn't come with a battery. But what i found is way overpriced. Someone help me find a compatible battery. Thanks.

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Batteries for electric bikes are expensive and you have to buy one that will fit the connecters that go to the controller and the motor. In any case a cheap battery will end up costing more in the long run. IT won't hold as much energy, you won't be able to go as far, it won't last long, and it could even damage the rest of the system

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can i use a pocket bike battery to power a amp?

can i use a pocket bike battery to power a amp for a sound system
can i use a pocket bike battery to power a amp for a little sound system. nothing really big just like one small speaker big enough to fit on a bicycle

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Those batteries don't have a lot of power to give. You can use it, sure, but it may only give you 100 watts of power for one hour, if it's a 10 amp battery. You might not even draw that much power, depending on how small an amp you have. A 5 watt amp might run for more than 10-15 hours, and then start sounding weak.Those batteries are kind of heavy and you might spend $30-$50 for one.

E-Bike battery questions?

im currently looking to get a motor for my bike that's 500w, 650w or 1000w. The battery i have been told to get are far too expensive. they are 24V 10AH headway Lifepo4 battery's. but they are £250 quid i however found some batteries that where only £45 for 16 here are the specs 1.2v each , 10000mah each max discharge current 30 A max, they are NiMH rechargeable battery's, what i need to know is how long will these 16 batteries power either a 500w, 650w or 1000w motor if i connect them all up. im hoping to get around 5 hours or around 50 miles from them. all i know about the motors are the watts. it would be great if you could help me. thanks !

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In physics, power (in watts) = amperage x voltage.

The 24-volt, 10-amp-hour battery gives you 240 watt-hours max.

The battery with 16 1.2-volt 10,000milliamp-hour cells gives you 16 x 1.2v x 10A-H = 192 watt-hours max.

You will NEVER get anywhere near 5 hours out of either battery running those motors at full power. Even the 24V/10A-H battery (capable of releasing just a maximum of 240 watts of power for one hour before it dies) will only give you less than 30 minutes of running on a motor putting out 500 watts of power.

Remember that electric-assisted bicycles (such as Trek's Ride+ e-bike) are not designed to run on just electric all the time. The electric motor and battery is only there to help you accelerate up to speed, then you must take over with good old fashioned pedal power.

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can i use a pocket bike battery to power a amp?

Efren

can i use a pocket bike battery to power a amp for a sound system
can i use a pocket bike battery to power a amp for a little sound system. nothing really big just like one small speaker big enough to fit on a bicycle

Answer
Those batteries don't have a lot of power to give. You can use it, sure, but it may only give you 100 watts of power for one hour, if it's a 10 amp battery. You might not even draw that much power, depending on how small an amp you have. A 5 watt amp might run for more than 10-15 hours, and then start sounding weak.Those batteries are kind of heavy and you might spend $30-$50 for one.

E-Bike battery questions?

Chris M

im currently looking to get a motor for my bike that's 500w, 650w or 1000w. The battery i have been told to get are far too expensive. they are 24V 10AH headway Lifepo4 battery's. but they are £250 quid i however found some batteries that where only £45 for 16 here are the specs 1.2v each , 10000mah each max discharge current 30 A max, they are NiMH rechargeable battery's, what i need to know is how long will these 16 batteries power either a 500w, 650w or 1000w motor if i connect them all up. im hoping to get around 5 hours or around 50 miles from them. all i know about the motors are the watts. it would be great if you could help me. thanks !

Answer
In physics, power (in watts) = amperage x voltage.

The 24-volt, 10-amp-hour battery gives you 240 watt-hours max.

The battery with 16 1.2-volt 10,000milliamp-hour cells gives you 16 x 1.2v x 10A-H = 192 watt-hours max.

You will NEVER get anywhere near 5 hours out of either battery running those motors at full power. Even the 24V/10A-H battery (capable of releasing just a maximum of 240 watts of power for one hour before it dies) will only give you less than 30 minutes of running on a motor putting out 500 watts of power.

Remember that electric-assisted bicycles (such as Trek's Ride+ e-bike) are not designed to run on just electric all the time. The electric motor and battery is only there to help you accelerate up to speed, then you must take over with good old fashioned pedal power.

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Did not break in batteries properly on electric bike?

jetman22

It's working fine but I didn't let it completely drain on the first 3 charges like I was suppose to. This is a new curry ezip eco ride bike. Is it too late to do the proper break in? Did I shorten the life of the battery?I let the battery drain about half way before recharging on the first 3 times.

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i have the Currie conversion kit on a regular bike and as far as i know all you have to do its not to let it drain completely but only let it go down to about half and then recharge right away . i have seen some people complaining about having drained the battery completely and then the battery dying right away after the first use , so many people are saying than it is not recommendable to drain the battery at all as they suggest in the instructions .. anyways mine is working fine so far i did tried to do the break in and all but after the first time i just decided to just starting charging it after half and not less as others were suggesting ...

btw you need to make sure the battery does not stay for very long on the charger ( just the 6 to 8 hours suggested ) because that's its actually one of the things which reduces the capacity of the battery to half and the charger can be damaged that way as well ( if you ever see a charger going green right away that means damaged charger and you need to get a replacement fast because being half empty its not good for your battery ) . .

Does the alarm system ruin battery of bike?

Jignesh

I purchased a new Hero Ignitor three months back. I also got installed an anti-theft alarm system on it. I went on a long tour and the bike was idle for *one month* at home. After coming back, I found that the battery of the bike looked drained. I drove the bike for 4 days, hoping the battery to be recharged- but no improvement at all. Might the battery have been failed?
I doubt did the alarm system drain the battery? I am not sure about the truth. Should I remove the alarm system now? I will appreciate any guidance on it. Thanks.

Answer
3rd vote for a trickle charger. If alarm installed correctly it would not run the battery down. Motorcycle and scooter batteries are delicate compared to automotive batteries. Trickle chargers are cheap and can prolong the life of the battery for a year longer or more.

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Does the alarm system ruin battery of bike?

Jignesh

I purchased a new Hero Ignitor three months back. I also got installed an anti-theft alarm system on it. I went on a long tour and the bike was idle for *one month* at home. After coming back, I found that the battery of the bike looked drained. I drove the bike for 4 days, hoping the battery to be recharged- but no improvement at all. Might the battery have been failed?
I doubt did the alarm system drain the battery? I am not sure about the truth. Should I remove the alarm system now? I will appreciate any guidance on it. Thanks.

Answer
3rd vote for a trickle charger. If alarm installed correctly it would not run the battery down. Motorcycle and scooter batteries are delicate compared to automotive batteries. Trickle chargers are cheap and can prolong the life of the battery for a year longer or more.

still looking for my bike's battery?

croato87

i found a black panel and undid the screws and opened it up. oil spilled everywhere.... turns out i had just taken off the entire oil canister or whatever it's called. i cleaned it up kinda, added more oil, and looked some more, and now i'm back where i started. i still can't find this battery.

Answer
Most bikes have the battery under the seat. A Suzuki VS 800 has the battery under the frame just behind the motor. Some bikes have the battery between the motor and the rear wheel. Take your side covers off and you'll see where the battery is if it is between the motor and rear wheel. Hope this will help.

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Will a battery eliminator work on my bike?

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Lightnin Q

My bike has been customised slightly, various parts have been taken off and there is no longer space for a battery. the bike is a 1976 Honda CB125J, with a 6 volt electrical system and Points ignition. i've seen a few things on the internet called battery eliminators, but apparently they're for magneto ignition. can anyone tell me a bit more about them, and if one would work on my bike?

Answer
If my memory serves me the bike has a NON self exciting alternator with remote points on the cam shaft it therefore doesnot have a generator ( dc) or a magneto.
As it has this type of alternator you will need some form of battery to give you the initial impetus to fire the coil.
A battery elliminator isn't much space saving over a small sealed for life rechargable battery in fact there isn't any.
The battery you will require does not need to be that high an output especially if you are driving the lighhts directly off of the alternator or doing without lights completely

How long and how often should I trickle charge my motorcycle battery for?

Jason

I've bought a new battery for my bike. I only use it once a week for commuting to and from work which is only about 4 miles, so isn't really long enough for the alternator to charge the battery up.
So during the week when I'm not using it, how long should I charge my battery for and how often?

Answer
Trickle charge it with 1-2 amps for a couple of hours every two days. You don't want to overcharge it, as it will boil it dry,and ruin it. Or remove the neg cable from the battery, when not in use, or install a switch which will disconnect the power completely, when not in use.

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I have a 97 Yamaha YZR and just installed a new battery but my bike still will not start up?

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Charles

I installed a new battery on my bike and still will not fire up. Some folks said it maybe the starter, the regulator, others said the main fuse?

Answer
Is the KILL SWITCH off? it's on the throttle grip, off ON off.

What happens when you don't tighten the battery terminals on a bike and start it?

Candace

I trickle charged the battery on my bike and put the battery in just to see if it would start but I didn't tighten the terminals. The dash lights turned on and when I went to hit the ignition, it sparked and then absolutely nothing. The dash lights will not even turn on now.
No fire! I didn't fry anything did I??
Thanks guys! I got it figured out! Just needed it to be tightened and it was able to start.

Answer
If you didn't tighten the battery terminals:

The small area of metal contact between the battery post and your battery clamp carried the small amperage current required to light your dash lights. When you engaged the small amperage circuit running to the starter relay it had enough amperage to momentarily close the relay but when that high amperage circuit to your starter closed that high amperage load heated the small contact area between your battery post and battery clamp melting the contacting metal area and leaving oxidized metal behind.

When you remove and wire brush the melt pitted and oxidized affected battery post and clamps and firmly tighten them all should return to normal.

When finished buy some battery terminal sealer, it's no more costly than a can of spray paint, less frustrating and messy than smearing grease over the posts and clamps and if you watch it will make water bead up around the terminals instead of soaking in or dampening the post / battery area.

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How long and how often should I trickle charge my motorcycle battery for?

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Jason

I've bought a new battery for my bike. I only use it once a week for commuting to and from work which is only about 4 miles, so isn't really long enough for the alternator to charge the battery up.
So during the week when I'm not using it, how long should I charge my battery for and how often?

Answer
Trickle charge it with 1-2 amps for a couple of hours every two days. You don't want to overcharge it, as it will boil it dry,and ruin it. Or remove the neg cable from the battery, when not in use, or install a switch which will disconnect the power completely, when not in use.

Do you need a battery if you have a kick start?

Shane

Im about to buy a motorcycle and the guy said it could use a new battery but this bike dosnt really need a battery because its kickstart and it could do everything fine without one? Is this correct what does he mean?

Answer
If it's a street-bike, it needs the battery to run the lights and other electrical accessories. Otherwise, they will dim a nd brighten according to the RPM of the motor.
As others have mentioned, only a bike with magneto ignition will have an ignition spark without the battery. And many bikes will suffer damage to electrical components if run without a battery.

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How long and how often should I trickle charge my motorcycle battery for?

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Jason

I've bought a new battery for my bike. I only use it once a week for commuting to and from work which is only about 4 miles, so isn't really long enough for the alternator to charge the battery up.
So during the week when I'm not using it, how long should I charge my battery for and how often?

Answer
Trickle charge it with 1-2 amps for a couple of hours every two days. You don't want to overcharge it, as it will boil it dry,and ruin it. Or remove the neg cable from the battery, when not in use, or install a switch which will disconnect the power completely, when not in use.

Do you need a battery if you have a kick start?

Shane

Im about to buy a motorcycle and the guy said it could use a new battery but this bike dosnt really need a battery because its kickstart and it could do everything fine without one? Is this correct what does he mean?

Answer
If it's a street-bike, it needs the battery to run the lights and other electrical accessories. Otherwise, they will dim a nd brighten according to the RPM of the motor.
As others have mentioned, only a bike with magneto ignition will have an ignition spark without the battery. And many bikes will suffer damage to electrical components if run without a battery.

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How often should I charge my 12 volt motorcycle battery in the winter?

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2 legit 2

Took battery out of bike and inside house. Battery is new.

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About once a month I put my battery on an automatic charger set to 2 amps. I leave it on the charger for an hour or so.

VERY IMPORTANT: Never charge a motorcycle battery at more than 2 amps.

See the link below for an excellent article on motorcycle battery care.

Will a battery eliminator work on my bike?

Lightnin Q

My bike has been customised slightly, various parts have been taken off and there is no longer space for a battery. the bike is a 1976 Honda CB125J, with a 6 volt electrical system and Points ignition. i've seen a few things on the internet called battery eliminators, but apparently they're for magneto ignition. can anyone tell me a bit more about them, and if one would work on my bike?

Answer
If my memory serves me the bike has a NON self exciting alternator with remote points on the cam shaft it therefore doesnot have a generator ( dc) or a magneto.
As it has this type of alternator you will need some form of battery to give you the initial impetus to fire the coil.
A battery elliminator isn't much space saving over a small sealed for life rechargable battery in fact there isn't any.
The battery you will require does not need to be that high an output especially if you are driving the lighhts directly off of the alternator or doing without lights completely

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What happens when you don't tighten the battery terminals on a bike and start it?

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Candace

I trickle charged the battery on my bike and put the battery in just to see if it would start but I didn't tighten the terminals. The dash lights turned on and when I went to hit the ignition, it sparked and then absolutely nothing. The dash lights will not even turn on now.
No fire! I didn't fry anything did I??
Thanks guys! I got it figured out! Just needed it to be tightened and it was able to start.

Answer
If you didn't tighten the battery terminals:

The small area of metal contact between the battery post and your battery clamp carried the small amperage current required to light your dash lights. When you engaged the small amperage circuit running to the starter relay it had enough amperage to momentarily close the relay but when that high amperage circuit to your starter closed that high amperage load heated the small contact area between your battery post and battery clamp melting the contacting metal area and leaving oxidized metal behind.

When you remove and wire brush the melt pitted and oxidized affected battery post and clamps and firmly tighten them all should return to normal.

When finished buy some battery terminal sealer, it's no more costly than a can of spray paint, less frustrating and messy than smearing grease over the posts and clamps and if you watch it will make water bead up around the terminals instead of soaking in or dampening the post / battery area.

How do I check to see if my stator is working?

hoggiedoo

I have a 1982 Nighthawk 650 and the battery isn't getting a charge. The stator is new as well as the battery. The bike has been dormant for almost 2 years so the battery is questionable. I can jump it but I think it's just running off the battery. How do I check to see if the stator is putting out?

Answer
This simple series of tests with a voltmeter across your battery terminals will give you some insight into the health of your battery and charging system. Charge the battery an let it stand for an hour. A good one will read 12.6-12.8 v. (I know you have a new battery, but they have been known to be bad right out of the box.) Crank the starter. Your battery's voltage reading should not drop below 10 v. Once your bike is idling, it should read somewhere in the neighborhood of 13.1 v. The exact figure is not important, but it should be significantly higher than the voltage at rest. As you raise the revs, voltage should increase to around 14.1-14.5 v., at which point it should level off or drop as the regulator shunts current to ground.

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How long and how often should I trickle charge my motorcycle battery for?

best battery for bikes image

Jason

I've bought a new battery for my bike. I only use it once a week for commuting to and from work which is only about 4 miles, so isn't really long enough for the alternator to charge the battery up.
So during the week when I'm not using it, how long should I charge my battery for and how often?

Answer
Trickle charge it with 1-2 amps for a couple of hours every two days. You don't want to overcharge it, as it will boil it dry,and ruin it. Or remove the neg cable from the battery, when not in use, or install a switch which will disconnect the power completely, when not in use.

Do you need a battery if you have a kick start?

Shane

Im about to buy a motorcycle and the guy said it could use a new battery but this bike dosnt really need a battery because its kickstart and it could do everything fine without one? Is this correct what does he mean?

Answer
If it's a street-bike, it needs the battery to run the lights and other electrical accessories. Otherwise, they will dim a nd brighten according to the RPM of the motor.
As others have mentioned, only a bike with magneto ignition will have an ignition spark without the battery. And many bikes will suffer damage to electrical components if run without a battery.

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I have a 97 Yamaha YZR and just installed a new battery but my bike still will not start up?

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Charles

I installed a new battery on my bike and still will not fire up. Some folks said it maybe the starter, the regulator, others said the main fuse?

Answer
Is the KILL SWITCH off? it's on the throttle grip, off ON off.

What happens when you don't tighten the battery terminals on a bike and start it?

Candace

I trickle charged the battery on my bike and put the battery in just to see if it would start but I didn't tighten the terminals. The dash lights turned on and when I went to hit the ignition, it sparked and then absolutely nothing. The dash lights will not even turn on now.
No fire! I didn't fry anything did I??
Thanks guys! I got it figured out! Just needed it to be tightened and it was able to start.

Answer
If you didn't tighten the battery terminals:

The small area of metal contact between the battery post and your battery clamp carried the small amperage current required to light your dash lights. When you engaged the small amperage circuit running to the starter relay it had enough amperage to momentarily close the relay but when that high amperage circuit to your starter closed that high amperage load heated the small contact area between your battery post and battery clamp melting the contacting metal area and leaving oxidized metal behind.

When you remove and wire brush the melt pitted and oxidized affected battery post and clamps and firmly tighten them all should return to normal.

When finished buy some battery terminal sealer, it's no more costly than a can of spray paint, less frustrating and messy than smearing grease over the posts and clamps and if you watch it will make water bead up around the terminals instead of soaking in or dampening the post / battery area.

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How long and how often should I trickle charge my motorcycle battery for?

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Insane

I've bought a new battery for my bike. I only use it once a week for commuting to and from work which is only about 4 miles, so isn't really long enough for the alternator to charge the battery up.
So during the week when I'm not using it, how long should I charge my battery for and how often?

Answer
Trickle charge it with 1-2 amps for a couple of hours every two days. You don't want to overcharge it, as it will boil it dry,and ruin it. Or remove the neg cable from the battery, when not in use, or install a switch which will disconnect the power completely, when not in use.

Do you need a battery if you have a kick start?

Shane

Im about to buy a motorcycle and the guy said it could use a new battery but this bike dosnt really need a battery because its kickstart and it could do everything fine without one? Is this correct what does he mean?

Answer
If it's a street-bike, it needs the battery to run the lights and other electrical accessories. Otherwise, they will dim a nd brighten according to the RPM of the motor.
As others have mentioned, only a bike with magneto ignition will have an ignition spark without the battery. And many bikes will suffer damage to electrical components if run without a battery.

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What happens when you don't tighten the battery terminals on a bike and start it?

best battery for bikes image

Candace

I trickle charged the battery on my bike and put the battery in just to see if it would start but I didn't tighten the terminals. The dash lights turned on and when I went to hit the ignition, it sparked and then absolutely nothing. The dash lights will not even turn on now.
No fire! I didn't fry anything did I??
Thanks guys! I got it figured out! Just needed it to be tightened and it was able to start.

Answer
If you didn't tighten the battery terminals:

The small area of metal contact between the battery post and your battery clamp carried the small amperage current required to light your dash lights. When you engaged the small amperage circuit running to the starter relay it had enough amperage to momentarily close the relay but when that high amperage circuit to your starter closed that high amperage load heated the small contact area between your battery post and battery clamp melting the contacting metal area and leaving oxidized metal behind.

When you remove and wire brush the melt pitted and oxidized affected battery post and clamps and firmly tighten them all should return to normal.

When finished buy some battery terminal sealer, it's no more costly than a can of spray paint, less frustrating and messy than smearing grease over the posts and clamps and if you watch it will make water bead up around the terminals instead of soaking in or dampening the post / battery area.

How do I check to see if my stator is working?

hoggiedoo

I have a 1982 Nighthawk 650 and the battery isn't getting a charge. The stator is new as well as the battery. The bike has been dormant for almost 2 years so the battery is questionable. I can jump it but I think it's just running off the battery. How do I check to see if the stator is putting out?

Answer
This simple series of tests with a voltmeter across your battery terminals will give you some insight into the health of your battery and charging system. Charge the battery an let it stand for an hour. A good one will read 12.6-12.8 v. (I know you have a new battery, but they have been known to be bad right out of the box.) Crank the starter. Your battery's voltage reading should not drop below 10 v. Once your bike is idling, it should read somewhere in the neighborhood of 13.1 v. The exact figure is not important, but it should be significantly higher than the voltage at rest. As you raise the revs, voltage should increase to around 14.1-14.5 v., at which point it should level off or drop as the regulator shunts current to ground.

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Does the alarm system ruin battery of bike?

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Jignesh

I purchased a new Hero Ignitor three months back. I also got installed an anti-theft alarm system on it. I went on a long tour and the bike was idle for *one month* at home. After coming back, I found that the battery of the bike looked drained. I drove the bike for 4 days, hoping the battery to be recharged- but no improvement at all. Might the battery have been failed?
I doubt did the alarm system drain the battery? I am not sure about the truth. Should I remove the alarm system now? I will appreciate any guidance on it. Thanks.

Answer
3rd vote for a trickle charger. If alarm installed correctly it would not run the battery down. Motorcycle and scooter batteries are delicate compared to automotive batteries. Trickle chargers are cheap and can prolong the life of the battery for a year longer or more.

Will a battery eliminator work on my bike?

Lightnin Q

My bike has been customised slightly, various parts have been taken off and there is no longer space for a battery. the bike is a 1976 Honda CB125J, with a 6 volt electrical system and Points ignition. i've seen a few things on the internet called battery eliminators, but apparently they're for magneto ignition. can anyone tell me a bit more about them, and if one would work on my bike?

Answer
If my memory serves me the bike has a NON self exciting alternator with remote points on the cam shaft it therefore doesnot have a generator ( dc) or a magneto.
As it has this type of alternator you will need some form of battery to give you the initial impetus to fire the coil.
A battery elliminator isn't much space saving over a small sealed for life rechargable battery in fact there isn't any.
The battery you will require does not need to be that high an output especially if you are driving the lighhts directly off of the alternator or doing without lights completely

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