Get the battery topped up with good quality distill water every month without fail. The reading of the battery should be around 12.36 + or – 10 for a good healthy battery with the help of a Multimeter. Make sure the battery drainpipe is connected securely to the battery and have some petroleum jelly applied to the terminals to prevent corrosion. The terminals must be cleaned every month to make sure the discharge sludge doesn’t corrode the terminals as acid is discharged from the battery every time we crank the battery for self start.
Make sure you do not use the electric start until the bike has at least run for 5 kms. By doing all the above, a battery would last easily for 3+ years and the owner need not change their batteries frequently due to lack of maintenance. Due to the heat and constant usage of the battery the Electrolyte will get dried up easily that’s why to maintain battery life we need to top up the electrolyte level with pure distill water.
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Hey Deepak i’ve been visiting your site for quite sometime.
Its really informative and laden with lots of information.
The articles are written in a very simple and narrative style which makes even a layman to understand complex bike technologies and concepts.
This is what makes you unique from the rest of the mass ( other professional bike reviewers / journos )
Specially this article on bike batteries is an eye opener for bike freaks like me who never look beyond consideration such as speed,mileage and performance.
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Keep up the Good Work !!!
Hey Rajasekaran, Thanks for your appreciation. I am happy as long as the users get value from the site.
hey …
excellent tip … but would you please suggest something for people who have only electric start as in FZ16 and P220………….
hi sumit
the manufacturers claim the electric staters are well tested and we have to believe it. but in case the battery fails you cant help it. if your bike fails to start try to take your bike up a slope and put it in 1 or 2 gear and roll the bike down the slope and the bike will start. we must realize that the manufactures in india want to introduce the next generation of biking, through out the world all bikes have only self starters it is only the indian bikes which have kick starters.
most times the bikes wont give you trouble but if it does you have try my tip or take the bike to the dealership or any battery shop nearby to start your bike, it is a gamble i guess. but his shouldnt deter you from your purchase of these bikes.
Please let me know few things…….
My battery for Discover 125 has gone totally. and now i want to purchase anew one.
Please suggest me which battery i should choose and price and benefits.
Thanks in advance
Vipul
Hey Pleez Tell Me How To Make pure distill water at home.
Hi,
Ive read the reviews of so many bikes on this website and find it really good and informative, Also the tips given on maintenance is also very good.
I must thank the person who has given all the right information on dis website.
Thanks a regards ,
Abbas.
We sail in the same boat. Please post suggestions.
Thanks, Mittal
who is lighter when we compared hero optima plus and pleasure
If my mechanic wishes to change of my battery..can u tell me the price of that
If you are looking for an Amaron battery (I recommend this for all bikes), then please write to their marketing division at mktgabd@amararaja.co.in
There are lots of dealers across India and the rates may differ depending upon one’s geographic location.
I am interested in TVS Wego scooter. It was supposed to be launched in January 2010, but still there are no news about its launch. Can you please information as to when it is finally going to be available in the market?
My Bajaj Discover 125 DTS-i self start is five years old. The originally fitted Standard Furukawa battery lasted five years. I have changed the battery to Amaron last week. The switch start is amazing. I never experienced such a quick start earlier. It costed me Rs.1243 minus Rs.40 (for old battery) = Rs.1203/-. It does not require re-filling of distilled water and carried a replacement warranty of 36 months and pro-rata warranty for 24 months. 60 months’ warranty in all.
how to remove a cbr250r’s chain to clean it ………………………..plzzzzz help………………………..
Thank you for ur details.It helped me more………………………..