Battery maintenance is important for your two-wheeler. As the main component, the battery wears out prematurely under difficult conditions. Thanks to battery chargers, you'll be able to recharge your batteries at the slightest dip. We advise you to remove your battery when you won't be using your bike for a long time. If you don't want to remove it, you can also use a battery charger with a charge-holding function. The charger will feed the battery as soon as its voltage drops. There are also battery chargers that warn you when your battery is completely dead (and therefore irrecoverable even when recharged).
What are the differences between battery chargers?
To begin with, there are the classic chargers that simply recharge your 12V battery. Then you have the more advanced models: several differences may appear, such as the ability to charge a lithium battery (ultra-light batteries), the possibility of charging other types of battery such as a car battery, or even those that give you a complete diagnosis of your battery, so you know exactly whether your battery is in good condition (essential when you plan to do a lot of kilometers). Intelligent motorcycle chargers can also keep your battery charged over winter. There are even chargers that work with solar panels! (Tecmate OPTIMATE SOLAR)
Why buy a battery booster?
When you're stranded in the middle of nowhere and have no available power source nearby, a wireless booster can be your savior. It will restart your vehicle so you can continue on your way without a care in the world!
How do I know if it's the battery?
There are several reasons why your two-wheeler won't start. Spark plug(s), alternator, fuses or other parts of your vehicle may be to blame. To find out whether the problem lies with your battery, check its voltage using a voltmeter. It should be 12.6 Volts. If this is not the case, and you see a significant drop in your voltage, the battery may be the problem. If your voltage is equal to or lower than 12 volts, you'll need to recharge it. If it's lower than 10.5 volts, it's probably out of order.
See our voltmeters and multimeters in our battery accessories section.
I've changed the battery on my two-wheeler, but it still won't start. Why can't it start?
In some cases, your vehicle may have several initial problems. Check your fuse box. When installing the battery. Some users may blow the main fuse in the wrong direction. Then check your spark plugs to make sure the explosion is operational. If after all these suggestions your two-wheeler still doesn't work, we advise you to have your machine analyzed in our Doc Biker workshop in Pierrelaye.