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    Ok was browsing forum lately and came across mention of boiled of battery cause and now I can't find it could some one help me out please. My 3 month old battery is low on fluid lately. Any help appreciated thanks
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    If you type overcharging in the search you will find lots of threads about it
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      battery

      Battery fluid "boiling" is due to overcharging. Test your voltage at the battery when bike is running. Rev it up and the voltage should be about 14.5 volts. Anything over 15 is too high and will evaporate battery fluid.
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