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Battery question

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I just picked up a GS 750 to work on. The previous owner said he filled up the battery with distilled water. I'm guessing it was empty before. He said the battery was about 5 years old.

The battery will not charge.

Should I replace the water with battery acid and try that? Or should I just buy a new battery?
 
Turf it, it sounds like it's toast. Five years old is getting up there for a motorcycle battery, and if it won't hold a charge, well..............
 
You should only fill a battery with acid one time: When it's new and hasn't had any fluid in it. After that it's only distilled water for top-ups.

Batteries aren't too expensive compared to the time spent trying to get an old one to hold a charge. Get a new one.
 
"Just sat on the bike" is the worst way to treat a battery. There's lots about battery care on the 'net, but suffice to say that a well-maintained battery used daily will last longer than a battery that sits around discharging. In any case, five years would be considered excellent service from the best of batteries. It is time to replace this thing.
 
loungeguy69 said:
You should only fill a battery with acid one time: When it's new and hasn't had any fluid in it. After that it's only distilled water for top-ups.

Batteries aren't too expensive compared to the time spent trying to get an old one to hold a charge. Get a new one.
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I agree. :)
 
yep when i bought the brand new energizer battery it came with a big container of acid and hoses and i had to fill each individual hole with it...after the acid was all gone i charged it for about 2 hours then top it off with distilled water...when the bikes not in use i keep it on and off the charger in the garage
 
There is no question at all: it's done. Replace the battery.
 
On my 1100E I just picked up a battery at WalMart for 31 bucks. Everlast or Everstart?? anyhow it is a 14L-A2 and fits in my bike. My last battery was bone dry but it still started my bike. I guess to much re-charging sence I run a total loss system.

I also do the same on my SeaDoo's every year, go to WalMart and buy them at half the price of dealers.
 
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