I've come across stories of batteries catching fire whilst in use on the bike. Is this just a Myth?
I'm aware that it's unwise to leave a battery on charge 'unattended', but is it possible for a battery not on charge, and not in use on a bike to catch fire? I ask, because I tend to charge my battery after a ride, and then keep it in a cupboard in the kitchen rather than with the bike in the garage. I also charge it in the canteen at work (on a 3 hour timer.)
I'm aware that it's unwise to leave a battery on charge 'unattended', but is it possible for a battery not on charge, and not in use on a bike to catch fire? I ask, because I tend to charge my battery after a ride, and then keep it in a cupboard in the kitchen rather than with the bike in the garage. I also charge it in the canteen at work (on a 3 hour timer.)