01-02-2008, 09:06 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ocala, FL
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Gel Battery
Greetings from Sunny Florida:
Our new Hi Bird 250 arrived on Monday and I am a bit puzzled by the battery. The battery has a black case with no means of viewing the interior; is void of any markings (except terminal polarity); is completely sealed (I removed the top cover which had been glued in place and found only non-removable plugs over the cells); has no visible vent system; and makes no sloshing sound when shaken. Assuming this is a gel battery what steps (such as charging) should be taken before putting the battery into service? |
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01-03-2008, 12:02 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NM
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Back from cold NM
I believe it is a gel battery and I checked the voltage on arrival and it was within spec. To my knowledge the charging system depends more on the motorcycle's electronics than the battery. But you would only use a trickle charger on this battery. Ride well[/i] |
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01-03-2008, 08:24 AM | #3 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
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Sounds like a sealed no-maintenance gel battery. You don't need to add anything to it.
Just use a 1 amp charger and charge it. Might take overnight. Allen
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01-03-2008, 09:41 AM | #4 |
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ocala, FL
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Thanks, katoranger. It's on my charger now.
Dave |
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