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superjoefly

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Battery Preservation
« on: July 14, 2014, 04:10:13 AM »
I just got my scooter up and running, installed a new battery etc. Haven't cleaned the carb yet, but it's running pretty good.

Now I'm going to be going to Colorado for a month and won't be riding my scooter. I'm planning on cleaning the carb when I return.

I'm wondering what I should do with the battery. Is it okay to just disconnect it and keep it inside for the time that I'm gone?

Thanks for your help :-)
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Re: Battery Preservation
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2014, 04:13:02 AM »
Run the fuel out, and disconnect the negative terminal. That will take care of it. Doing an oil change is also a good idea. Old oil is acidic, and can etch the steel parts.

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Re: Battery Preservation
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2014, 04:16:52 PM »
If you want to KNOW your battery is good, get a battery tender. The battery naturally loses charge even during disconnected. Plus you'll need a tender in the either if you don't ride.
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Re: Battery Preservation
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2014, 07:53:44 PM »
Awesome! Wish I could take it with me to Colorado...would love to ride around in the Mountains...

Thanks for your help! :-)
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