Battery Do's and Don'ts

How to charge your Super73 Battery

Plug the charger into a regular wall outlet. Connect the charging cable to the battery. Turn on the battery switch. The switch should be in the “I” position. The battery will not charge unless it is switched on. 

Do not plug in the charger while the battery is in the "on" position. 

Do not attempt to use the charger if it has sustained ANY damage or if it has been exposed to improper storage conditions.

 If the charger has been exposed to improper storage conditions, i.e. water submersion, safely store and dispose of your charger immediately. Do not attempt to use your battery.

Best way to charge

We recommend charging the battery for 6-8 hours for the first charge; This will help condition the lithium-ion cells for optimal performance. 

After its initial first full charge, a partial and incomplete charge is acceptable; the battery does not need a full charge to operate correctly.

Do not charge the battery for longer than 48 hours. 

Do not leave the charger plugged into a wall outlet for longer than 48 hours. 

Discharge

Recharging the battery at the end of each ride is strongly advised.

Charge the battery and use the bike at least once every 90 days.

Do not store the bike for more than 24 hours with an empty battery. This prevents a deep discharge which may permanently affect the battery's performance.

How to prolong battery life

Charge the battery at room temperature (20°C, 68°F).

Operate only between 23°F to 104°F (-5°C to 40°C).

Store only between temperatures of 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C). You can optimize shelf life by storing at room temperature 68°F (20°C).

Do not leave your battery exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight for extended periods (for example, on the back of a car in direct sunlight).

Do not expose to water; in case of accidental submersion, safely and immediately dispose of the battery through a proper hazardous e-waste facility drop-off location. DO NOT USE THE BATTERY.

Do not expose to extreme electrical shock.

Disposal

Lithium-ion batteries can be recycled through Call2Recycling, Inc or you can use their Drop-off site locator by telephone, 1-877-273-2925.

Participating retail collection points may include:

• Batteries Plus
• Home Depot
• Lowes
• Radio Shack
• Sears
• Staples

They also can be taken to one of your local collection events. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program webpage contains a complete list of these HHW collection events.  For more information regarding proper battery recycling, please refer to our official battery recycling page on our website.

Lithium-ion batteries should NOT go in household garbage or recycling bins.

Lithium-ion batteries SHOULD be taken to separate recycling or household hazardous waste collection points.

More information on used lithium-ion batteries. 

Transport

Warning: Lithium-ion battery transportation requires DOT certification. 

Never self-ship! A lithium battery is in the category of hazardous/dangerous goods and under certain conditions, the battery may overheat and ignite. Self-shipping a lithium battery may also be illegal in your state.