I installed a new battery today 'cause I noticed battery acid spillage on the bike frame...being a newbie I didn't realize/know anything about the overflow tube. I thought it was to assist with the acid pour (the shop I bought the battery from did this for me) so I threw it out with the box. How important is the tube and is it easy to get an replacement?
Any help u can offer would be great.
Quote from: krakhoI installed a new battery today 'cause I noticed battery acid spillage on the bike frame...being a newbie I didn't realize/know anything about the overflow tube. I thought it was to assist with the acid pour (the shop I bought the battery from did this for me) so I threw it out with the box. How important is the tube and is it easy to get an replacement?
Any help u can offer would be great.
1. How important? VERY - it keeps acid from getting all over the paint, you, the electronics etc.
2. How easy to get a replacement? VERY - it is just a piece of clear flixible plastic tube - frequently found as fuel/air/general purpose hose in a lot of places - routed from the overflow to under the bike - I do not know the size off hand - take a look at the fitting, measurethe outer diameter and go to Home Depot or any automotive store and but a few feet of hose with that same inside diameter and you should be fine.