MOTORCYCLE BATTERY DRAIN - kawasaki Motorcycles

Although rebranded, the OEM battery for most Japanese motorcycles is Yuasa. There are some maintenance free batteries for MCs now available. Maintenance free batteries do not have the clear plastic PVC hose lines. Batteries last about 4 years... when in doubt, replace it. Check your battery either under the seat or accessible from the plastic side fairing to see if it has a hose nipple on the battery. If it doesn't then the battery is a maintenance free type. If it has a hose nipple, buy a new clear plastic PVC hose from a service station (usually used for car windshield washers) or (better) pet shop (used for aquariums) and run a length down the frame until its clear of metal so the battery water can drip onto the pavement. Cable ties work great at securing it as you don't want the liquid dripping on anything except the ground.