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Message started by Rodger on 07/12/17 at 11:43:57

Title: Shinko Tires and AGM batteries....
Post by Rodger on 07/12/17 at 11:43:57

After reading the positive comments on Shinko tires here, I ordered a set for my ladyfriend's '07 Yamaha Majesty 400cc maxi-scooter. The price was right, $92, free shipping, from American MotoTire. The tires are pretty fresh, too - the older of the two was manufactured Dec 2016.

Oddly enough, neither tire had a "light-spot-dot," so I had to do some experimenting to get the static balance right. Do the Shinko's for our S40's have the dot?

Second, the scooter's battery seems a bit weak, so have a new AGM battery on order. Do y'all recommend charging an AGM before installation? Thus far, all my bikes have had flooded cell batteries.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Shinko Tires and AGM batteries....
Post by Dave on 07/12/17 at 12:03:03

If the AGM battery comes dry and you have to add the acid....then you have to charge it with 2 amp maximum rate charger.....I believe you have to wait a while after adding the acid - follow the instructions that come with it.

If the battery comes activated......it wouldn't hurt to put it on a tender or charger - but it may not be necessary.

If I remember correctly....the Shinko motorcycle tires had a dot.

Title: Re: Shinko Tires and AGM batteries....
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/12/17 at 12:24:15

My voltmeter tells me if it needs charged.

Title: Re: Shinko Tires and AGM batteries....
Post by Rodger on 07/12/17 at 12:39:01

Thanks, Dave,

The "no dot" wasn't a huge deal, but did cost me some time, deflating/breaking bead/rotating on rim. Btw, since scooter didn't have a rear axle like a motorcycle, couldn't use my homemade skateboard-bearing balancer. The Harb Freight stand with the centering cones worked well, though, and only about $33 + tax with a 20% off coupon.

Product description for the new AGM didn't mention if it was already filled. Will keep your advice in mind.

P.S. my Battery Tender is the 1.25-amp model...manual, "steady-state" charger is 1-amp.

Title: Re: Shinko Tires and AGM batteries....
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/12/17 at 12:45:55

http://www.batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/absorbent_glass_mat_agm

Charge limitations at the end