2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Owners Manual - Page 191
2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Manual
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190 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Self-discharge Approx. number of days from 100% charged to 100% discharged Lead -Antimony Battery 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 0°C (32°F) 100 Days 200 Days 550 Days Lead -Calcium Battery 300 Days 600 Days 950 Days Current Drain Days from DisDays from 100% 100 % charging Charged to 50% Charged to 100 % Ampere discharged discharged 7 mA 10 mA 15 mA 20 mA 30 mA 60 Days 42 Days 28 Days 21 Days 14 Days 119 Days 83 Days 56 Days 42 Days 28 Days Temperature In extremely cold weather the fluid in an inadequately charged battery can easily freeze, which can crack the case and buckle the plates. A fully charged battery can withstand sub-freezing temperatures with no damage. Battery Sulfation A common cause of battery failure is sulfation.