Wednesday 26 October 2011

Can I use a car battery on a pocket or mini bike ?

Can I use a car battery on a pocket or mini bike ? If so, whats the best to buy, whats the cheapest, how long will it last, how do I add one to my electric bike, and can I change it ? i need to know since im getting my new electric pocket / mini bike soon !Can I use a car battery on a pocket or mini bike ?You should use the type / size battery recommended for your bike. Use others at your own peril. To answer your questions in order: No, depends, also depends, dunno depends, don't do it, yes.
Can I use a car battery on a pocket or mini bike ?
No. No, no, no, no. My roommate once strapped a car battery onto his 750cc 4-cyl motorcycle b/c he was stranded and that's all he could buy. It started spewing acid out of the top, all over his back and his seat. He burned his b@lls. With sulfuric acid. I wouldn't recommend it.
Can I use a car battery on a pocket or mini bike ?
No it may work to start in an emergency but wont fit and so it will difficult to carry, That's why the make bike batteries, but your new bike will come with an appropriate battery. Do those things plug in?
The CCA may be too high. BUT, a 12V system is a 12V system.