Kawasaki VERSYS - Owner's Manual - Battery Sulfation -
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Current Drain
Discharging
Ampere
Days from
100%
charged
to 50%
discharged
Days from
100%
charged
to 100%
discharged
7 mA
60 Days
119 Days
10 mA
42 Days
83 Days
15 mA
28 Days
56 Days
20 mA
21 Days
42 Days
30 mA
14 Days
28 Days
In extremely cold weather the fluid in
an inadequately charged battery can
easily freeze, which can crack the case
and buckle the plates. A fully charged
battery can withstand sub-freezing
temperature with no damage.
Battery Sulfation -
A common cause of battery failure is
sulfation.
Sulfation occurs when the battery is
left in a discharged condition for an ex-
tended time. Sulfate is a normal by
product of the chemical reactions within
a battery. But when continuous dis-
charge allows the sulfate to crystallize
in the cells, the battery plates become
permanently damaged and will not hold
a charge. Battery failure due to sulfa-
tion is not warrantable.
Battery Maintenance -
It is the owner’s responsibility to keep
the battery fully charged. Failure to do
so can lead to battery failure and leave
you stranded.
If you are riding your vehicle infre-
quently, inspect the battery voltage
weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops
below 12.8 volts, the battery should be
charged using an appropriate charger
(check with a Kawasaki dealer).
If