Although autumn is rapidly approaching, we still have days of intense heat ahead of us, and even more so depending on which area we are in. This, which is something that can be good for us to enjoy the beach, the pool or the terraces for a little longer, is a challenge for the battery of our motorcycle.
And no, it is not a myth, the reality is that with high temperatures and heat the chemical reactions inside the battery, which are what generate electricity, accelerate and can lead to faster wear, especially if we usually make short trips or there are periods of inactivity. If we add to this the residual electrical consumption, we have the perfect combination so that we can start and not have a “chicha”.
Luckily, there is no reason to give up and we have options to try to avoid the problem, although the first of all is to choose the correct battery. As BS Battery reminds us, before buying a motorcycle battery we have to make sure that it has the dimensions, polarity, capacity and starting power that our motorcycle needs.
BS Battery has different alternatives distributed by BIHR, from SLA batteries with AGM technology, sealed and maintenance-free, to SLA MAX or LiFePO4 solutions. The latter stand out especially for their lower weight, high starting capacity and low self-discharge when the motorcycle remains stopped for a period of time.
Maintaining a charge is as important as choosing the right battery
Starting from the correct choice is when we have to continue taking the correct steps, because no, not everything ends with having the battery that corresponds to us. One of the points that is usually overlooked is deep discharges, if this happens it greatly affects the useful life of the battery and can render it useless.
But avoiding it is as simple as using chargers and maintainers that automatically maintain the charge level. In this sense, BS Battery, through BIHR, has different compatible models available even for acid and lithium batteries.
Likewise, the risk that the battery will one day reach its end is evident because nothing lasts forever no matter how much care you take. That will be when you have to have a plan B or C, which is the portable jump starter. An especially useful solution when you leave home to take a trip. BS Battery has the Power Box PB-02, capable of delivering up to 1,200 A of peak current and equipped with protection against polarity reversal and a system that prevents the appearance of sparks during connection.
In addition to being used to start the motorcycle, it can be used as a powerbank for small electronic devices and incorporates an LED flashlight with three modes, two additional functions that can be useful when traveling.
So yes, there are several things we can do to avoid that moment when you eagerly arrive at your motorcycle, turn on the ignition, press the start button and our motorcycle does not come back to life. And being prepared for all scenarios will make everything an anecdote.
