KNOW YOUR BATTERY CARE
FB: Why and how do batteries degrade over time?
OM: All batteries rely on a chemical reaction to produce electricity and, over time, those chemicals gradually lose their ‘sparkle’. Most bikes are fitted with lead-acid batteries and they often become sulphated, especially if they are allowed to go flat. The acid forms crystals around the lead plates, which impedes performance. In extreme cases it prevents the battery from recharging, either when the engine is running or from an external charger.
FB: How do
