Does the battery need to be charged first or does it come ready to install directly into the bike?
383662
My battery came charged but not fully charged. It would start the bike BUT when hooked to my charger the "red" light did NOT immediately go green. I charged it overnight and haven't had a problem since.
383663
Just install and you are ready to go. No charging necessary. I have had mine for about 3 months now and it works great.
712367
I used this on my Road Glide and its basic to install. Battery then I just tapped the fuse box for the switch power. Supper easy
921841
Battery must be charged before first use. Batteries must be in remote unit because the remote unit is what tells the blades to spin.
1435511
It's ready to go when you get it. I would recommend charging it up before you go though.
1556085
Any battery has to be charged before they can sell them. And the installation was quite easy all I had to was clean up the harnesses and attached them to the terminals
2228084
I've bought two Shorai's in the last two years. Both came fully charged, or at least enough to start the bikes and ride. I use my regular Battery Tender charger on them when necessary.
1449986
No, it comes with the rechargeable battery installed already. Just charge it over night before the first use. My wife used it til the battery was completely run down for the first few charge cycles. That helps the battery last a lot longer. After that you just keep it in the storage/charge stand and it will always have a full charge.
807978
A good question; however there is no definitive answer since there are so many variables. Myself, I always put a new battery on trickle charge before installing it. I use this particular battery for my security gate. They both showed acceptable levels when they arrived; however once under a load it becomes a different matter; thus the trickle charge fully charge them. Just my way to make sure the battery is fully charged before I install them.
1739602
there are two ways to do it, 1 hook it directly to the battery with a on and off switch or you can hook them up to your head light or tail light and when you cut the bike on it will come on. you have to be really careful when shaping or bending the wires, they break easly
251670
No, it's connected to the battery. They will instructions with it. Easy to install.
1981013
Battery was fully charged when I received it . However my grand daughter does not ride it a lot cause she was scared of it so now waiting in good weather & she is older now . A year later from very little use mostly sitting it is still charged
2228083
I think it comes sufficiently charged. I do not recall having to do anything special. I have regular battery charger only, which should work for the battery.
1325723
Hi Ben I've been sent to respond to the question you've asked but first i have a question for you...did your bike come with a battery are did you had to buy one ???
444327
No just place the battery IN THE RIGHT WAY on that is it. It usually comes with at least 50% charge, so you can use it right-away.
1060066
The battery is removable & can be charged when not in the bike. I would say it should take about 1.5 - 2 hours to charge it to 80%. I hope this helps you.
236035
I would charge the battery first. I believe those are the instructions anyway. In fact, I believe there are specific charging procedures initially to get the best life out of the battery. If you continue to experience issues, I would contact the vendor/manufacturer.
782956
It comes with a battery installed but I would not waste my time on this cheap junk. Spend 10 bucks more and get something that won't break on the first day like mine did.