DOH! i made a stupid mistake, no clue how to fix

[Flynrider]

(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

[LongRanger]

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.

[Flynrider]

(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.