All terrain vehicles or (ATVs) for short have become a widely pursued hobby and leisure pursuit in recent years, but one of the most annoying things we here is that your ATV batteries never seem to have charge when you want them to.
Why Do ATV Batteries Lose Charge So Quickly?
In reality there are two main reasons for your batteries being dead when you come to use your ATV. Firstly ATVs (also popularly called Quads in some areas of the world) are often used pretty infrequently compared to cars, and therefore your ATV battery doesn’t get a chance to charge as often as the family car. Secondly because of performance reasons ATV batteries often have a lower capacity that their car counterparts which means that they lost charge quicker.
A third reason is that if you have bought your all terrain vehicle second hand or imported a cheap chinese ATV it may well have a poor quality OEM product. If you’re looking to buy ATV batteries you should look out for a quality make such as Yuasa, Scorpion or Odyssey.
Caring For ATV Batteries
A couple of times a year take your ATV batteries out of the vehicle and clean with baking soda and warm water. If the contacts have started to corrode, clean them with a bit of WD40. Most batteries now are sealed, but if you have an older battery make sure it is topped up with distilled water. Lastly consider buying a battery tender (also called a battery conditioner) and leave your ATV plugged into it when not in use. This will make sure the battery is always topped up and make sure it doesn’t drop to a dangerously low voltage which can damage the battery permanently.
We hope these tips are useful and will help you select and keep your ATV batteries in top condition and let you get out there and enjoy your all terrain vehicle!