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DOH! i made a stupid mistake, no clue how to fix
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Flynrider Offline
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RE: DOH! i made a stupid mistake, no clue how to fix
(12-02-2015 08:55 PM)pekingduck Wrote:  The stock CB1100 batteries (YTZ14S) are acid filled and charged at the factory and likely will last the longest.

Mine lasted exactly 2 years. It died without warning on my CB11's second birthday Sad

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12-04-2015 04:26 PM
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RE: DOH! i made a stupid mistake, no clue how to fix
Wow, only two years? That seems unusual. Did you keep it on a tender?

To the OP, if the battery was installed in the bike when you overfilled it, be sure you've neutralized the spilled acid or it can/will do awful things to whatever it's in contact with. Baking soda and a little water will work.

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12-04-2015 07:40 PM
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RE: DOH! i made a stupid mistake, no clue how to fix
(12-04-2015 07:40 PM)LongRanger Wrote:  Wow, only two years? That seems unusual. Did you keep it on a tender?

Nope. No point in using one since the bike gets ridden every other day.

Usually 2.5 to 3 years is about normal for a bike battery here in the desert heat.

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12-05-2015 06:44 PM
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