Battery covered under warranty?

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#11 Unread post by jonnythan »

NorthernPete wrote:I think I remember hearing some people saying its not a good idea to jump your motorcycle battery with your car.

As for it being covered under warentee, I doubt it.
No, it's fine.

It could be bad to jump your motorcycle with a running car, but there's even some debate about that.
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#12 Unread post by Dragon on Wheels »

From what I know, it's not covered under the same warranty as the bike. However, the battery might have its own warranty. I was told that mine had a warranty for a few months (not the year as the bike did) and they switched it under the warranty. Unfortunately, the new one seems to be kapult now too.
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#13 Unread post by Sev »

Most manufacturers offer a 30 day replacement from date of purchase on the battery. There are SOME that do 6 months, but that's very rare.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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#14 Unread post by ofblong »

paul246 wrote:Not likely covered. The dealer may replace it as a goodwill gesture or give you a discount on a new one. Batteries are very fickle things. Some last 5 or 6 years, some die within a year. :|
My second car the battery lasted 9 years :D. My Mini vans battery is 1 month shy of being on 7 years old.
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