FAQ: How To Charge A Dead Motorcycle Battery?

Can a completely dead motorcycle battery be recharged?

If you do have a dead battery, you can recharge it with a battery charger (this is preferred), or by jumpstarting your bike with another bike or a car. Once you get the bike running, make sure to ride it for a good while in order to get it fully charged again.

How long does it take to charge a dead motorcycle battery?

So, how long does it take to charge a motorcycle battery? At least 6 hours and up to 24 hours. A brand new lead acid, 12 volt battery under a constant-current charge, will take 5 – 8 hours to charge up to 70%. The remaining 30% will require another 7 – 10 hours before it is ready to install on the motorcycle.

Can you recharge a motorcycle battery?

You can charge a motorcycle battery with a standard charger, however, you will need to make sure the voltage will not exceed what the battery can handle. Delivering too strong of a charge or just delivering the charge too quickly can actually damage the battery if not worse.

Will a motorcycle run with a bad battery?

Yes a bad battery can make motorcycles not run well, shorted cells in the battery will cause the voltage coming from the alternator to get shunted to ground, eventually as more cells short out this will drop the voltage low enough that it will affect the fuel pump and the ignition coils.

Why do motorcycle batteries die so fast?

All too often, motorcycle batteries die young, murdered by neglect. Dehydration, improper charging, and a slow discharge during storage all shorten a battery’s life. To prevent these draws from killing your battery, you could disconnect the battery, but even if there is no load on them, batteries self-discharge.

How long does a motorcycle battery last without charging?

The average motorcycle battery will die after 2 – 4 months without running. Newer batteries can last longer with an average of 3 – 5 months until dying whereas older batteries will not last as long giving it an average of 1 – 3 months until the battery dies while the motorcycle is sitting.

Why won’t my motorcycle battery hold a charge?

If your battery is not staying charged the problem is most likely one of three things. Ether There is a charging problem, a drain on the battery or simply a bad battery. The first step in isolating the problem is to test the charging voltage. The next step is to check for an excessive electrical draw on the battery.

Does motorcycle battery charge while idling?

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.

Can a trickle charger charge a dead battery?

You can ‘t “resurect” a dead battery with a trickle charger. A trickle charger is meant to maintain a fully charged battery.

What causes a motorcycle not to start?

One potential issue that might be keeping your motorcycle from starting up is a clogged petcock. The petcock is a fuel control valve. It controls the gas flow between off, on, and reserve settings. Clogged petcocks are a common issue that riders often bring up in forums.

How long do motorcycle batteries last?

Battery manufacturers agree that on average, a motorcycle battery should last 48 months, yet most of us are lucky to get half of that, and in most cases the battery’s premature death can be chalked up to a lack of maintenance.

Can I start motorcycle while on trickle charger?

It’s no problem jump starting a motorcycle from a car or another motorcycle. Even if you do it from a running car, it’s 14.2 V as opposed to 12.8 V of a fully charged battery, the jump start won’t damage the bikes charging system.