Check out our newest arrival to Battery Mart!
We are proud to offer the Yuasa YUA1P2AMPCH Battery Charger. This is a 12 volt, 1.2 Amp automatic battery charger from the world’s leading manufacturer or powersport batteries. It is …
Just Arrived: Power Sonic Hyper Sport Pro Lithium Batteries
We are proud to announce we are now stocking select lithium batteries from Power Sonic from their Hyper Sport Pro line. These are premium batteries for all Powersport applications, such as motorcycle, scooters, UTVs & ATVs, and …
Can you use any 12v battery on a motorcycle?
Unfortunately not. At least not practically. There is no “one size fits all” battery for motorcycles and the motorcycle’s battery compartment has limited space.
However, it is easy to figure out what battery you should get for your motorcycle!
Most …
How do I know when my rechargeable battery is at the end of its life?
You just charged your device, but it’s already running low. You used to get 6 hours out of a charge and now you’re only getting 90 minutes. These situations are common in our daily lives. However, before you discard those …
Can I mix old and new batteries?
Short answer: Don’t.
It can be tempting to only swap out only the battery that’s died, but you shouldn’t. It’s like trying to write an essay with your non-dominant hand: You might technically be able to do it, but you’re …
How to Maintain and Protect Your Motorcycle Battery
One of the most overlooked aspects of motorcycles is battery maintenance. For many, there is a time during the year you put your motorcycle away for storage for a few months or let it sit inactive for a longer period …
Should I store my batteries in the refrigerator?
We’ve all heard the myth that storing batteries in a refrigerator prolongs their life, but is this really true?
The short answer is that we recommend not doing it.
The best way to store your batteries to get the maximum …
Selecting the Correct Power Inverter
A power inverter converts 12-volt DC power from your batteries to 120-volt AC to power your standard appliances. Planning to take a camping trip? If you do not have easy access to AC power, how long can you go and …
Testing a Motorcycle System for Current Drain
Make sure your digital multimeter is set to DC AMPs which is “A” and “-” for VDC. Connect the black (negative) wire to the “com” (common ground) input and plug the red (positive) wire into the lowest amp input. If …
NiCD, NiMH, & Memory Effect
What is the difference between Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NIMH) batteries? What is “Memory Effect?”
Both NiCad and NiMH batteries are rechargeable. The main difference between the two is the fact that NIMH batteries offer higher energy …
