Motorcycle Battery Posts

In the light of recent changes in the law regarding the shipping of acid (Explosives, Precursors and Poisons Regulations), MDS Battery are now offering a battery filling service for "dry charged" motorcycle batteries from our North London warehouse.

New EPP regulations in place since 1st July 2018 will have a major impact on the sale and supply of acid for motorcycle batteries; "dry charged" motorcycle batteries will have to be shipped dry and acid sourced locally.

Yuasa are the market leaders in motorcycle batteries, the Number 1 choice of most major manufacturers including Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. By choosing a Yuasa battery you can be assured of a direct replacement for your original battery.

A simple trickle charger may look like a good bet but you run the risk of overcharging your battery and causing permanent damage; here we look at the advantages of a more sophisticated smart charger with maintenance and reconditioning modes.

Yuasa manufacture five different ranges of motorcycle batteries, each one designed for different types of vehicle. With over 150 different types of Yuasa motorcycle battery in stock you can be sure of finding the right replacement for your motorbike.

The simple rule is that the battery should be kept at a minimum 13.1V. Modern motorbikes still draw a current even when not being used - using a Lithium compatible maintenance charger will ensure you get the most out of your battery.

Read our post about how to avoid a flat battery when you get your bike out on the first sunny weekend of the year and how to use a maintenance charger to get the most out of your motorcycle battery.