Every motor vehicle owner will have a dead battery at one point or another.It can be hard to start a motorcycle with a dead battery, as compared to starting a car with one.There are a few different ways you can get your motorcycle back on the road, giving you enough time to get the battery replaced.
Step 1: Find out the type of battery you have.
There are different shapes and sizes of motorbike batteries.If you don't know what kind of battery your bike has, read the manual.This information can be found on the side of the battery.
Step 2: Most battery types can be charged with either a trickle, float, or smart charger.
Lead acid, gel, or absorbed glass mat batteries are the best for these chargers to work on.Do not use them with batteries.The easiest type to use is the trickle.The AC power is converted to DC by these chargers.If you don't turn the charger off, they will keep pumping energy into it.A common type of charger is floats.They keep the battery current.The smart chargers keep an eye on the battery charge progress.When the battery is full, this type of charger stops charging.Smart chargers don't work well with batteries.
Step 3: It's a good idea to buy a specialized charge for batteries.
Depending on which manufacturer made the batteries, they need special chargers.If you have a lithium battery, you should check the manual for more information.
Step 4: The motorcycle's battery needs to be removed.
If you leave the battery inside the bike, it could damage other components.To remove a battery, you need to connect the negative cable and the positive cable.Lift the battery out of the bike by releasing it from anything connected to it.It is difficult to remove the battery.Before you do anything else, read the manual.The manual will show you where the battery is and how to access it.The manual is a must for every motorbike.
Step 5: The battery is connected.
Attach the charger to the batteries.Make sure the battery terminals are connected correctly.Plug in the charger when connected.Outside or in a well-ventilated area is the best place to charge the battery.The process of battery charging creates hydrogen gas.Hydrogen sulfide is bad for you because of overcharging.You can make sure the non-smart chargers don't over charge the battery by constantly monitoring them.
Step 6: Check to see if the battery is charged.
When the battery is fully charged, a smart charger will tell you.Do a voltage test for other batteries.The battery terminals need to be disconnected.The battery leads into a multimeter.The black and red leads should be put into the COM slot.The multimeter should be on the 20V DC section of the scale.The negative post of the battery should be touched with the black lead and the red lead.Then record the current.The battery is charged and ready to go if the voltage is better than 12.73 volts.The battery needs to be charged for longer if it is less than 12.06 volts.You can try to charge it more if it's less than 12.06 volts.
Step 7: Put the battery in.
Plug the charger from the battery when you're done charging.If you want to learn how to put the battery back in the right way, read the manual again.Attach the positive cable first.The battery should work again.
Step 8: Pick up jumper cables.
The trunk of most cars has a pair of jumper cables in it.You can buy jumper cables at your local hardware store if you can't find someone with them.
Step 9: If you jump start using a car, leave the car off.
Car batteries have more capacity than motorcycle batteries.While it is necessary to have one car running when trying to jump-start another car, motorbike batteries don't require the same amount of energy, so the car should be left off for the duration.The motorcycle battery is not fried by the car battery.The motorbike would have to be running for a long time for that to happen.
Step 10: If you jump start with another motorcycle, turn the working bike on.
If you want to jump start a motorbike with another motorbike, you need to start the other bike first.
Step 11: The dead bike's battery has a positive terminal.
It's a good idea to make sure that the clamp isn't touching any metal.The positive terminal may be marked with a red sign.The battery could explode if there is a spark from the metal parts.There is more to metal than just parts of a vehicle.It means all metal.There are rings, necklaces, hand tools and metal.
Step 12: The frame of the dead motorcycle needs to be connected.
If you don't want to cause wear and tear on your motorcycle's exterior, connect a part of the frame with no paint or chrome.The battery is not being connected to the frame because it could destroy it.
Step 13: The working battery has a positive terminal.
Again, make sure that there is no contact with metal.If you are connecting positive to negative, double check.
Step 14: The working vehicle's battery has a negative terminal.
While doing this step, make sure that the black clamp doesn't come in contact with the red one.You should make sure the bike's frame and the battery are connected before attaching it to the car.
Step 15: Start the motorcycle.
The battery may be drained if your motorbike doesn't work.The bike should start within the first few tries if there is any energy in it.The engine can warm up if the bike is left on for a few minutes.
Step 16: The cables should be disconnected.
The cables need to be disconnected in the proper order.First, remove the negative cable from the live battery and then the black cable on the other battery.Do the same with the red cable.Make sure that the clamps don't come into contact with each other until they are completely disconnected.If you can't bring the bike to the mechanic, leave it running until you get home.
Step 17: Make sure the battery is not to blame.
It could be a number of things.Make sure the kill switch is set to stop and not run.These things are obvious but can be missed.The safety feature of the bike might be preventing it from starting if the kickstand is down.The motorbike won't start if it's not in neutral.Chances are that it is the battery that is at fault.
Step 18: Determine the best way to start.
You can push-start the vehicle if you have friends with you.Push-start the bike at the top of a hill or a slope if you are on your own.If you can't find a hill or an adequate slope, you'll need to push the bike at pace before climbing on and releasing the clutch.
Step 19: The bike should be in 2nd or 3rd gear.
First gear can cause the bike to jerk forward and suddenly stop, so it's not the best gear to use.The risk of the rear tyres locking up is increased by using 1st gear.It's better to put the gear in second or third than first.
Step 20: Roll the bike with the clutch on.
Roll the bike down the hill if you start from the top.Get your friends to push the bike by sitting on it and holding the clutch.If you don't have a hill, you'll have to push the bike at jogging pace.
Step 21: When the bike is jogging, release the clutch.
If the bike isn't moving fast enough, try not to release the clutch too soon.When you release the clutch, the bike should be jogging speed.Roll the bike faster if it doesn't start.It might take a while for it to work.
Step 22: The bike's gear needs to be changed.
When the bike is running, change the gears to neutral and push the brakes.To make sure the engine doesn't die, try to boost the bike as much as you can.
Step 23: If you want to go to a repair shop, drive the bike home.
While the bike is working again, the battery is more than likely damaged so you should get a bike mechanic as soon as possible.