(12-02-2015, 01:55 PM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: [ -> ]The lost acid may lower battery life a bit. I did the same on all cells of an FZ-1 battery and it lasted only about 2 years, where the original lasted 6-7 years.
Except for lithium ion ones, all bike batteries use acid, even AGM. They just are filled from an acid 6-pack by the dealer (or factory) and that acid turns into a gel when absorbed. They then get sealed and won't lose any water - maintenance free.
The stock CB1100 batteries (YTZ14S) are acid filled and charged at the factory and likely will last the longest.
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Mine lasted exactly 2 years. It died without warning on my CB11's second birthday
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.
(12-04-2015, 12:40 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: [ -> ]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.
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.