Simple at home battery load test

[Jack Klarich]

Starting Load Test

• Adjust voltmeter to DC volts (20 volt range).
  
• Place voltmeter leads to the battery terminals. (positive to positive and negative to negative)
  
• Watch the voltmeter as you start your motorcycle.
  
• If the voltage drops below 9.5 volts, the battery has very low capacity and should be replaced.
  
• Start with a fully charged battery @ 12.7 volts
  
• If the volts do drop and continue to drop from 10 volts, your battery has gone south
  
• Further charging and carbon pile testing may not improve what you already know
  
• A battery tender IMO is a BIG plus
  
• If your battery is a non sealed one, a hydrometer is a very good cheap tool and a MUST have IMO
  
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  A cheap one can be had for about five dollars