How long should a battery last?

jlphoto · Post by **jlphoto** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:49 am

I'm new to the game, have two batteries, both dead. Even when running(been jumped), there's no real charging going on into the battery, so when we cut the engine there's no restart unless jumped again.

Shouldn't it act the way a car's battery should? or should I expect to have it sit on a charger more than likely when I buy/install a new battery?

Thanks

justinnielsen01 · Post by **justinnielsen01** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:53 am

it will do fine if you ride your scooter but if it sits over winter is screwed

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:33 pm

Not all dead batteries can be recharged.

seanny67 · Post by **seanny67** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:19 am

it actually depends on if the battery will hold a charge they don't always and like the other guy said if you keep it running your battery will be charged by the alternator and it won't die as quickly...this means don;t leave lights on or use the battery unless the scooter is running.but yes most batteries can be charged as long as its not completly dead.

mousewheels · Post by **mousewheels** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:28 am

Motorcycle batteries have a more difficult life, due to vibration, long idleness and self discharge over the winter. If discharged, and left in that state, a lead-acid battery may not accept a charge. That's a frequent over the winter failure.

Automotive type chargers can easily overcharge the battery, another life shortener. A low current float charger for wintering charge can be a money saver. About $10 from Harbor Freight.

For some general motorcycle battery info, See - http://www.mcnews.com/mcnews/articles/battery.htm

Re: your question on how long batteries last - I have some 3 and 4 year old batteries, still running strong. Don't know if that's good or bad relative to others, but I'm not complaining!