How do I charge my battery on my moped?
crystal.thomas asked:
I just bought a moped yesterday. The guy I bought it from told me that the battery was dead because it has been sitting for about 3 months. He said if I rode it for about an hour, it would charge itself. I have ridden it, and still no charge. Its a 150cc gas powered moped. I need the battery so I can start it with the key ando the alarm will work. Right now Im kick starting it and the alarm isnt working. Do I need to plug in the battery some how or jump start it to get it to work? Im goin to take it to a bike shop this week, but I was hoping I could find the answer on here. HELP!
Tags: Bike Shop, Jump Start, Moped
February 7th, 2008 at 3:36 am
Did you buy it online?
They must be charged because scooter charging systems are not like cars, they only charge enough to keep the battery maintained, plus headlight.
It`s also NOT a moped, Moped are 50cc`s and less AND DO NOT EXCEED 30 mph!
Please E_mail me, I am a scooter mechanic!
February 9th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
you could check the water level (if it has removable caps) & charge it with a trickle charger (2 amps or less) overnight. you can get a trickle charger for less than $20 if you shop around.
February 11th, 2008 at 9:39 am
If it has pedals, its moped. If it doesn’t its a scooter.
Scooter alarm systems are notorious for killing the battery.
You can go to Walmart and pick up a battery charger. But be careful not to overcharge it.
You can also go to your local motorcycle shop and get yourself a Battery Tender Jr. Once the battery is fully charged, it will turn itself off.
I wouldn’t recommended it, but if you do try to jump start it with a car, make sure the car is off!
October 1st, 2009 at 4:00 pm
can I jump start a piaggio x9 and will it carge while driving