[bulk] [bulk] [dsn_klr650] answer: corroded battery conn

[Eddie]

I have a factory trained mechanic buddy that would lightly spray conventional chain lube on the battery terminals of bikes he worked on. He also was a fan of gluing a penny in the center of the battery top to act as a sacrificial anode. Just some ideas. =) eddie

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] nomad59@... [DSN_KLR650] [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; 0404toward@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, September 08, 2014 4:16 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [Bulk] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Answer: corroded battery connections   BEFORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to protect between the contacting areas. On Monday, September 8, 2014 11:38 AM, "Chris 0404toward@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:   Answer: corroded battery connections Question: what can: 1. Cause a funny popping noise when pressing the starter button. 2. Cause complete electrical outage for a few minutes. 3. After a few minutes, appear normal until you press the starter button again. 4. Appear perfectly fine, but be corroded on the hidden electrical contact surfaces. All cleaned up now. Wondering if I should coat with dieletric grease _before_ assembly, to keep down the corrosion. ( I can coat with dielectric grease _after_ assembly, but it doesn't seem as effective). What do others do? thanks, Chris

[Martin Earl]

SNIPHe also was a fan of gluing a penny in the center of the battery top to act as a sacrificial anode. unsnip (unbelieving) Just how does that work?m1

On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 2:54 PM, 'eddie' edgyver40@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: [u][/u] I have a factory trained mechanic buddy that would lightly spray conventional chain lube on the battery terminals of bikes he worked on. He also was a fan of gluing a penny in the center of the battery top to act as a sacrificial anode. Just some ideas. =) eddie ----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] nomad59@...+[DSN_KLR650] [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; 0404toward@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, September 08, 2014 4:16 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [Bulk] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Answer: corroded battery connections BEFORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to protect between the contacting areas. On Monday, September 8, 2014 11:38 AM, "Chris 0404toward@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Answer: corroded battery connections Question: what can: 1. Cause a funny popping noise when pressing the starter button. 2. Cause complete electrical outage for a few minutes. 3. After a few minutes, appear normal until you press the starter button again. 4. Appear perfectly fine, but be corroded on the hidden electrical contact surfaces. All cleaned up now. Wondering if I should coat with dieletric grease _before_ assembly, to keep down the corrosion. ( I can coat with dielectric grease _after_ assembly, but it doesn't seem as effective). What do others do? thanks, Chris

[Norm Keller]

The meter test is a valid one and used to be common practice in order to identify electrolyte leakage onto the battery top. If one is finding indications of electrolyte coming out of the battery, one has either leakage due to a crack or other sealing issue, or gassing due to charging issues (electrolyte substandard or over voltage, usually). One needs to deal with this rather than attempting to use some sacrificial material such as copper.

 

Wash top of the battery clean, then dry and inspect for signs of cracks, particularly around the posts. It may be possible to futher clean the area and use a sealer such as silicone gasket maker.

 

Avoid attaching wires and other things to the battery. Battery cables only and make connections for power to the starter relay's battery cable side. Do not use the battery negative for grounding. This will reduce the number of dissimilar metals which will reduce corrosion.

 

Sealers are common trade practice and something like chain lube, LPS, Fluid Film or a spray grease are all fine.

 

I know that people will become enraged at this assertion, but there is no need or advantage to using dielectric grease for this purpose. A waterproof grease of any sort will be every bit as effective. Nothing magic about dielectric other than it is intended for higher temperatures and those won't be here.

[libertyeagle]

Penny's are made of a zinc compound and will draw the corrosion, very common on boats in the pacific Northwest and in all RV water heaters... they corrode and if you replace them in time you will not have corrosion in the actual unit.