Choosing and Installing a Motorcycle Battery

Author: Christine Harrell Although a motorcycle battery and other types of vehicle batteries are built for longevity, over time batteries will slow down and eventually wear out.  This occurs when the sulfate that flows over the plates begins to build up a residue on the plates, slowly diminishing the conductivity.  In this article you'll find useful information for choosing, installing, and maintaining your next motorcycle battery.  Choosing the correct size: In order to choose the right size motorcycle battery, you'll need to know the cold cranking amps (CCA) of your bike.  Technically speaking, CCA is the number of amps a lead-acid battery at ... Read more-->

Winterize Your Motorcycle

As the weather gets cooler, is your motorcycle ready to be put up for the winter? Even if you plan to ride your bike through the cold winter months, here are some ideas on winter care. Or, maybe your have another reason for not riding your bike: travel, business or family commitments. The good news is that this shouldn't take more than a few hours of work to be sure that your motorcycle will remain in tip-top condition in terms of looks, mechanical condition and trouble free riding. Read more-->