2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Owners Manual - Page 132
2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 131 the discharge rate. Every 15°C (59°F) doubles the rate. Electrical accessories, such as digital clocks and computer memory, also draw current from the battery even when the key is switched off. Combine such "key-off" draws with hot temperature, and a battery can go from fully charged to completely discharged in a matter of days. 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 Temperature
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the discharge rate. Every 15°C (59°F)
doubles the rate.
Electrical accessories, such as digi-
tal clocks and computer memory, also
draw current from the battery even
when the key is switched off. Combine
such “key-off” draws with hot temper-
ature, and a battery can go from fully
charged to completely discharged in a
matter of days.
Self-discharge
Approx. Number of Days
From 100% Charged to
100% discharged
Lead
-Antimony
Lead
-Calcium
Tempera-
ture
Battery
Battery
40°C
(104°F)
100 Days
300 Days
25°C (77°F)
200 Days
600 Days
0°C (32°F)
550 Days
950 Days