indynic
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posted November 22, 2012 07:27 AM
Corrosion @ Battery Terminals
Has anyone had issues with corrosion on the battery terminals? I have an 06 zx14. I replaced my oem battery about two years ago and there was a lot of build up. I thought maybe it was due to lack of tightness at the connection so I changed the bolts to Socket Screws to get a tighter fit. I use di-electric grease on all electrical connections.
I was out cruising around yesterday and my bike went haywire. LCD Screen wouldnt come up, then it did, but wouldnt show any info.
Luckily I was stopped at a motorcycle shop. They were kind enough to loan me a couple tools and I pulled the battery to find so much corrosion on the posts that it was disrupting the connection. I thoroughly cleaned the connections and they tested the battery @ 12.7 volts. Threw it back in and all was good.
Only thing I have added to the battery is the quick connects for a battery tender.
What is causing this? Has anyone had this same issue?
  
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zixxer14
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posted November 22, 2012 08:00 AM
Sounds like your battery has leaks around the posts however small. Replacement would be my choice.
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BobC
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posted November 22, 2012 10:34 AM
If you use something like Wynn's Battery Terminal Grease it should prevent oxidation of the terminals and it contains a dye which warns of any leakage.
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2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
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indynic
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posted November 22, 2012 02:19 PM
Thanks for the input. I wonder how much the heat affects the battery considering its location. I have and have had other bikes and never have had this problem. This is the second battery to do this on this bike.
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