2007 Honda Scooter Motorcycles Honda was founded in the late 1940s as Japan struggled to rebuild following the second World War. Company founder Soichiro Honda first began manufacturing piston rings before turning his attention to inexpensive motorcycles. View and Download Honda CHF50 2007 Metropolitan owner's manual online. CHF50 2007 Metropolitan Scooter pdf manual download. Also for: Chf50s 2007 metropolitan.
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My scooter (2007 Honda Metropolitan) has been sitting unused for a couple years. In the interest of time, I want to replace the battery instead of charging it, if that's even possible at this point -- I did not remove it pre-storage. Problem is, I'm not sure which battery to get, Google returns many battery sales websites that I find impenetrable, and the clerk at my local Batteries Plus could not figure out what to recommend based on my scooter's make/model.
I haven't found a previous question about this topic, though I did find one about scooter batteries & alternators.
Any tips about revivifying a currently dormant scooter appreciated. I am planning to take it to a local scooter shop for whatever tuneup/maintenance may be needed. I am not mechanically adept, but I've read over a list of what to do after winter storage and would appreciate any other advice/tips. I've been the primary rider and have done no maintenance to this point -- 1,100 miles. A very minor accident in '07 left the front fender/wheel guard damaged, and I should probably look into replacing it, but the scooter is otherwise mechanically sound, as far as I know.
What does the manual for the scooter say about the battery type/size/etc ? Is there a dealer nearby ? If you're going to take it to a local shop, why not let them worry about it ? (Or do you plan to ride it over to the shop ? Why not ask if they'll come pick it up ?)
posted by k5.user at 9:14 AM on November 6, 2012
posted by k5.user at 9:14 AM on November 6, 2012
Here ya go.
If you want something local, check in with the local Honda dealer or the nearest Sears with a large automotive service department.
posted by Slap*Happy at 9:34 AM on November 6, 2012
If you want something local, check in with the local Honda dealer or the nearest Sears with a large automotive service department.
posted by Slap*Happy at 9:34 AM on November 6, 2012
Manual doesn't really address the question of type/size/etc, just says to contact the dealer. I'd actually planned to get it back up and running and ride it to an independent shop, but that's a good point -- I will check about either the dealer or the shop picking it up.
posted by cupcakeninja at 9:34 AM on November 6, 2012
posted by cupcakeninja at 9:34 AM on November 6, 2012
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I have a metropolitan, and recently replaced the battery with an el cheapo brand off amazon. It works fine, and the price was right. The battery model for the metropolitan is YTZ7S, here's a link to amazon's listing of compatible batteries. Be aware that the super-cheap ones will not last as long as the high-end ones, but for occasional riding, they're fine. The key is to ride regularly or charge. Leaving a battery flat is what kills it.
posted by cosmicbandito at 9:42 AM on November 6, 2012
posted by cosmicbandito at 9:42 AM on November 6, 2012
Between the batter number and the recommendation to talk with a dealer, I think I'm good to go. Thank you!
posted by cupcakeninja at 10:23 AM on November 6, 2012
posted by cupcakeninja at 10:23 AM on November 6, 2012
I got the amazing Spark for my motorbike - they come in all sizes and I've never found a better one. Lasts forever, never lets me down, even after long pauses during winter. Costs more than most, but I consider it totally woth the price and would not consider another brand when the evil day comes I need to replace it. Good luck!
posted by aqsakal at 1:39 PM on November 7, 2012
posted by aqsakal at 1:39 PM on November 7, 2012
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