Odyssey

The Odyssey battery ingeniously uses absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology to offer, in one box, the characteristics of two separate batteries. It can deep cycle as well as provide enormous cranking power.

These batteries are capable of providing engine cranking pulses in excess of 2250A for 5 seconds as well as 400 charge/discharge cycles to 80% depth of discharge (DOD). A typical starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) battery can do one or the other, but not both. These guys give you the best deal motorcycle batteries there is.

Odyssey batteries will do both - provide short duration high amperage pulse or low rate long duration drains.

• 2, 3 or 4 year full warranty
• 12 year military design
• Drycell sealed technology
• 60% more cranking power
• Deep cycle design
• Mount in any position - any place
• Brass terminals, non-corrosive
• Steel jacket for severe use

Yuasa

Yuasa means more power, less maintenance and longer life!

• The most convenient battery you can buy. You’ll like the ease of maintenance free batteries motorcycle. No spilling, no leaks, no water to check. Topping off is a thing of the past.
• The most powerful battery you can buy. You get up to 30% more cold cranking amps and increased starting power thanks to a radial grid design and additional plates. And, there’s less charging during storage.
• The longest-lasting battery you can buy. You’ll buy one Yuasa High Performance motorcycle maintenance free battery for every three conventional batteries.
• The most dependable battery you can buy. Exceptional resistance to vibration

Exide/Champion

Tough. Reliable. Whether you ride daily, seasonally, or just on weekends, you’ll get more enjoyment out of your motorcycle, ATV, PWC or snowmobile with a Champion Power Sport battery (champion motorcycle powersport battery amp). Our batteries perform reliably during off-road, over water and cold weather use, and keep their charge even after months of storage. Because this brand talks about the weather, many people get their answer to the question of does cold weather affect motorcycle battery - and the answer is yes, it does. Not in the short term but in the long term.

Available in traditional flooded or the new sealed AGM designs, Champion motorcycle batteries are built to withstand punishing vibration, salt spray, gas and oil, and to protect against equipment-damaging spills, corrosion and seepage. And because nothing ruins a weekend faster than a dead battery, we use advanced designs and manufacturing techniques to shorten current paths and reduce resistance, giving you higher motorcycle battery cold-cranking power and maximum battery life.

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With oil prices soaring, more and more consumers are heading down the motorcycle and scooter path. Demand for motorcycle batteries is increasing and manufacturers are very aware of this trend. For more on types of batteries click here. The best buy you can get, no matter what brand, is the maintenance free motorcycle battery and as long as you choose this type then there should be no problem with longevity.

• Make sure you wear appropriate clothing - an apron or smock will protect your clothes.
• Always wear a face shield or safety goggles.
• Wear plastic gloves to prevent acid burns.

For Acid:

• Clean up any acid spills asap, immediately using a baking soda and water solution to neutralize it (1lb. baking soda in 1 gallon of water).
• Make sure the acid container is clearly marked.
• If sulfuric acid is swallowed or splashed in the eyes, treat immediately. Sulfuric acid in the eyes can cause blindness. Serious internal injuries or death can result if swallowed. Used as an electrolyte, sulfuric acid can burn the skin.
• For acid on the skin, flush with water. If acid is swallowed drink large quantities of milk or water, followed by milk of magnesia, vegetable oil or beaten eggs. Do not induce vomiting. Call a poison control center or doctor immediately.
• Seek medical attention immediately if acid gets splashed in your eyes or is swallowed. Motorcycle batteries are no fun and games.

Because of the above risks with acid I recommend maintenance free motorcycle batteries. I briefly discussed them in my other article.

Charging Safety

Loosen vent caps and ventilate charging area when charging conventional batteries. A buildup of hydrogen and oxygen in the battery or in the charging area can create an explosion hazard. If you have personalized Motorcycle Number Plates then be sure to keep these out of the way.

If the battery feels hot to the touch during charging, STOP. Allow the battery to cool before charging again. Heat damages the plates, and a battery that is too hot can explode.

Make sure the vent tube isn’t kinked or blocked. Otherwise, gases could build up and explode. Refer to the maintenance of motorcycle batteries.

Properly connect the charger to the battery: positive charger lead to positive battery post and negative charger lead to negative battery post. Unplug the charger or turn it off before you disconnect the leads, which will cut down on the chance of sparks.

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, SPARKS OR FLAMES AROUND CHARGING BATTERIES. Charging gives off hydrogen and oxygen, which explode if ignited.