Can a Motorcycle Battery Run Out of Power?
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Motorcycle batteries are lead-acid batteries, which undergo self-discharge during storage. The daily self-discharge capacity loss is approximately 0.5% to 0.8% (the higher the temperature, the faster the self-discharge). This means that if unused for 4 to 6 months, the battery will have little to no power left. Preventing Over-Discharge: When a battery discharges beyond its termination voltage, it is called over-discharge. Over-discharging can severely damage the battery, significantly impairing its electrical performance and cycle life. Preventing Short Circuits: In a short-circuit state, a battery can produce a short-circuit current of several hundred amperes. The stronger the short-circuit contact, the greater the current, generating substantial heat at all connection points—particularly at weaker points, which can melt and cause a short circuit. Localized areas of the battery may produce explosive gases (or accumulated explosive gases during charging), and sparks generated at the melted connections can lead to battery explosions.