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Battery question
Just wondering. The battery on my 83 1100 is pretty well buried and the airbox must be removed to top off the electrolyte level. Its difficult to see the level accurately with it in the bike. Has anyone tried adding water based food coloring to the water to tint it for better visability?
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Planecrazy
Interesting idea, Earl, but I suspect the acid would break down the coloring agent and ultimately return the electrolyte to "clear." I have some extra acid from my recent new battery ... If I get a chance I'll give it a try and let you know what happens...
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Hmmm, didnt think of that. :-)
Earl
Originally posted by PlanecrazyInteresting idea, Earl, but I suspect the acid would break down the coloring agent and ultimately return the electrolyte to "clear." I have some extra acid from my recent new battery ... If I get a chance I'll give it a try and let you know what happens...
Regards,
Steve 8)Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
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focus frenzy
or nutralize the acid or form a film on the plates.
hmm I might fire off a E-mail to Yuasa asking them.
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Only a few drops of colourant would be involved, so film on the plates would be unlikely, but neutralization is highly probable.
Most common dyes are not acid-tolerant, and the sulfuric acid in your battery is much stronger than acids normally found in any household.
DO check with a manufacturer to find one that fits the need.Bertrand Russell: 'Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.'
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Re: Battery question
Originally posted by earlforJust wondering. The battery on my 83 1100 is pretty well buried and the airbox must be removed to top off the electrolyte level. Its difficult to see the level accurately with it in the bike. Has anyone tried adding water based food coloring to the water to tint it for better visability?
Earl
IT SURE IS QUICK AND EASY TO CHECK AND FILL THE BATTERY WITH PODS!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!IBA# 24077
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Re: Battery question
Dont worry Joe, I have the perfect location in mind to install your pods for you. :twisted:
Earl
Originally posted by Joe Nardy
Earl, You asked for this...........................
IT SURE IS QUICK AND EASY TO CHECK AND FILL THE BATTERY WITH PODS!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.
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Re: Battery question
Originally posted by earlforDont worry Joe, I have the perfect location in mind to install your pods for you. :twisted:
Earl
Originally posted by Joe Nardy
Earl, You asked for this...........................
IT SURE IS QUICK AND EASY TO CHECK AND FILL THE BATTERY WITH PODS!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
If it's where I think you're thinking wouldn't that be more of an EXHAUST opening rather than an INTAKE opening?
Maybe the maintenance free battery is a better idea....................
JoeIBA# 24077
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Re: Battery question
:-) :-)
E.
Originally posted by Joe NardyOOOOUUUUCCCCHHHH! That sounds more painful than removing and replacing the airbox!
If it's where I think you're thinking wouldn't that be more of an EXHAUST opening rather than an INTAKE opening?
Maybe the maintenance free battery is a better idea....................
JoeKomorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.
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