How long should my battery last?
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How long should my battery last?
So I recently picked up a 15 Breakout with 9000 miles. Starts just fine but was wondering about battery life. I'd hate to be off a couple hours away this summer and have the summer heat take it's toll. I'm pretty much a preventative maintanance guy.
I'd rather spend the money now than hope to find a jump hours from home later. Thanks in advance.
I'd rather spend the money now than hope to find a jump hours from home later. Thanks in advance.
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I have been riding bikes of varying descripts for many years. I am also an electrical engineer. In the marine industry where I worked we used cadmium enriched batteries, whilst more expensive they are more capable when it comes to deep cycling or recovering after a deep discharge. These batteries were swapped out after 5 years irrespective of condition. Ironically on average I have found 5 years to be the approximate life expectancy of a motorcycle battery and I too now buy calcium enriched ones. In my experience if you wish to avoid disappointment or issues 5 years is a safe margin to work on as long as you look after it whilst fitted.
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I would check the AMPS first. I'm like you when it comes to battery's for the 100.00 or so I change about 3 to 4 years. I have a lawn tractor the battery is 19 years old sits under my deck all year long quick charge for first start of the year and it keeps working. I always save my bike take outs for the tractor so far two of them went dead and the lawn tractor is still good.