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| Motorcycle Batteries in a Nutshell |
The GetGeared battery range is designed to allow you to install and change motorcycle batteries with ease.
Our exclusive brands DELO and SAITO achieved maximum points in the Motorrad News battery comparison test 01/2007 and were the outright winners against brands such as Yuasa and Varta.
We provide detailed and easy to follow information to make the process simple and save you money on maintenance and servicing costs.
The main role of the battery is to deliver a strong burst of energy to crank the motorcycle engine over from cold. Performance, single cylinder and long-stroke motorcycle engines require a large charge of energy to start up so a good battery needs to supply a lot of power quickly and reliably.
Note: To ensure you select the right battery type for your motorcycle follow our battery selector and refer to your motorcycle manufacturer’s handbook.
The table below summarises the 3 types of motorcycle battery. |
| Battery Type | Conventional Lead /Acid
(older classic bikes) | Self-Sealed
Maintenance-free Batteries
(modern battery technology) | Factory Sealed
Maintenance-free Batteries
(modern battery technology) |
| 1. Does the battery arrive pre-charged? | Yes, battery arrives 70% charged and dry (not filled with acid) | Yes, battery arrives 70% charged and dry (not filled with acid) | Yes, battery arrives 70% charged and filled with acid |
| | Before fitting into the motorcycle, the battery needs to be filled with acid and charged fully with an intelligent motorcycle battery charger
e.g. The SAITO Intelligent ProCharger | Before fitting into the vehicle, the battery needs to be filled with acid and charged fully with an intelligent motorcycle battery charger
e.g. The SAITO Intelligent ProCharger | Before fitting into the vehicle, the battery needs to be charged fully with an intelligent motorcycle battery charger
e.g. The SAITO Intelligent ProCharger |
| 2. Does the battery need to be filled with battery acid? | Yes, please order standard acid together with the battery | Yes, the specialised battery acid is delivered together with the battery | No, this battery type must not be opened under any circumstances |
| | Please order Item Code 10038001 Battery Acid | You must use the battery acid delivered with the battery only – no other acid or distilled water must be added | This battery type is factory sealed and except for the final charge is ready for fitting |
| 3. Does the battery require periodic checks? | Yes, approx. monthly | No | No |
| | The battery should be topped up with distilled water periodically and never with acid (after the first filling). Please follow the installation instructions. | Once filled and sealed, this battery type requires no further checks and must not be opened again | This battery type is factory sealed and should not be forced open under any circumstances |
| 4. How is the battery acid contained? | Contained in separate battery cells | Contained in separate battery cells and held within glass fibre mats | Contained in separate battery cells and held within glass fibre mats |
| GetGeared supplies high quality batteries of German design. Markings on the battery and outer packaging indicate the type of battery | STANDARD
 | WARTUNGSFREI (Green Colour Code) = Self-Sealed Maintenance Free
 | WARTUNGSFREI (Blue Colour Code) = Factory-Sealed Maintenance Free
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