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• Winter motorcycle storage: battery and electrical systems January 23, 2011

  There are many things to consider as you wrap your bike up for winter such as ensuring your fuel does not go stale, but the electrical system needs attention too. One of the most common failures when placing your motorcycle in storage is the battery losing charge and eventually becoming damaged beyond repair. Causes of battery failure Most vehicles have a residual draw that slowly saps power from the battery even with the ignition switched off, but this is exacerbated by the fitment of alarms or other after market accessories. Read more ⇒