🏍️ Keep Your Motorcycle Battery Alive All Winter
As temperatures drop here in North Central Ohio, one of the first parts of your motorcycle to feel it is the battery. A few months of sitting in the cold can drain it fast — and nobody wants to start spring with a dead battery.
Here’s how to keep your motorcycle battery healthy and ready to go when the weather warms back up.
🔋 1. Keep It Charged
Cold weather slows down your battery’s chemical reactions, which means it loses charge faster. The best way to protect it? Use a battery maintainer or trickle charger to keep it topped off all winter long.
Ryan recommends the OptiMate™ 1 Duo Global Battery Charger and Maintainer — reliable, simple, and built specifically for powersports batteries. You can order one through our online store or pick one up right here at the shop in Huron, OH.
🧰 2. Disconnect If You’re Not Using a Charger
If you don’t have a maintainer, disconnect your battery from the bike. Store it somewhere dry and off the cold concrete (
a workbench or shelf is perfect).
🧽 3. Clean the Terminals
Before storage, wipe down your battery and make sure the terminals are clean and tight. A little baking soda and water can help remove corrosion.
❄️ 4. Keep It Warm (If You Can)
If you store your bike in a garage, that’s great — but if it’s out in the cold, consider removing the battery and keeping it inside. Even 20–30 degrees warmer can make a big difference.
âś… The Bottom Line
Taking a few minutes now to prep your battery can save you a lot of hassle (and a new battery bill) come spring.
Whether you need advice, a charger, or a little help getting your bike ready for storage, RS Cycle & Service is here to help riders across North Central Ohio stay powered up all winter long.