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| Motorcycle Batteries in a Nutshell |
The GetGeared motorcycle battery range is designed to allow you to install and change motorcycle batteries with ease. 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 motorcycle battery needs to supply a lot of
power quickly and reliably.
Note: To ensure you select the right motorcycle 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 motorcycle battery arrive pre-charged? |
Yes, motorcycle battery arrives 70% charged and dry (not filled with acid) |
Yes, motorcycle battery arrives 70% charged and dry (not filled with acid) |
Yes, motorcycle battery arrives 70% charged and filled with acid |
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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 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 motorcycle, the battery needs to be charged fully with an intelligent motorcycle battery charger
e.g. The SAITO Intelligent ProCharger |
| 2. Does the mototrcycle 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 motorcycle battery |
No, this motorcycle battery type must not be opened under any circumstances |
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Please order Item Code 10038001 Battery Acid |
You must use the battery acid delivered with the motorcycle battery only – no other acid or distilled water must be added |
This motorcycle battery type is factory sealed and except for the final charge is ready for fitting |
| 3. Does the motorcycle battery require periodic checks? |
Yes, approx. monthly |
No |
No |
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The motorcycle 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 motorcycle battery type requires no further checks and must not be opened again |
This motorcycle 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 motorcycle batteries of German design. Markings on the battery and outer packaging indicate the type
of battery |
STANDARD
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WARTUNGSFREI (Green Colour Code) = Self-Sealed Maintenance Free
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WARTUNGSFREI (Blue Colour Code) = Factory-Sealed Maintenance Free
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