Author Topic: Best battery (Read 2735 times)

Rocking-M · « **on:** May 31, 2007, 01:33:02 PM »

Ok, since I need a battery for the duck, I figure I'd buy a new one for the 750F and
then use the old one on the duck for testing purposes.

I know this comes up from time to time but I want a real good battery so what
is the consensus?

jalfonso · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2007, 01:55:09 PM »

I bought a Big Crank from Battery Mart, www.batterymart.com, and have been real happy with it.

eldar · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2007, 01:58:56 PM »

Many of us have been moving to the AGM batteries. You can get one for about 50-60 on batteries plus.com and the store will usually match it unless they are jackoffs.

johnny-from-bel · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2007, 02:24:54 PM »

I stick with YUASA. They are 50 euros in the shop next door

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2007, 02:43:53 PM »

Yuasa is the way to go...

Gordon · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2007, 02:45:03 PM »

I've always gone with Yuasa, but I may try an AGM battery one of these days if/when the Yuasas die.

Rocking-M · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2007, 03:58:15 PM »

Thanks Gents, sounds like either would be good now to see if I can find one local.
I want to try and fire this thing up before I strip it down!

TwoTired · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2007, 04:41:05 PM »

I prefer the Yuasa brand, but, only in the models that have the life extender EDTA added to them. (I think they call it Sulfate -Stop) This helps prevent/reverse sulfation when the battery is not charged for some time.

Cheers,

holdfastgreg · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2007, 04:43:33 PM »

Good info. Thanks!

c_kyle · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2007, 06:42:19 PM »

I've used Interstate in my cars for a long time, so an Interstate went into my bike. When it dies, I'll pick up an AGM, though.

jabbadeznuts · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:47:00 PM »

Walmart batteries have treated me pretty well.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:04:50 PM »

Any decent battery when used with a battery tender will stay alive for a decent amout of time.

johnny-from-bel · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2007, 10:48:22 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on May 31, 2007, 04:41:05 PM

I prefer the Yuasa brand, but, only in the models that have the life extender EDTA added to them. (I think they call it Sulfate -Stop) This helps prevent/reverse sulfation when the battery is not charged for some time.

Cheers,

Absolutely. For the ones that do not have it, I add it myself. Extends the liftime quite noticabely

nteek754 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2007, 05:32:25 AM »

Hey all I just got done shopping around for batterys I needed one for a customer and needed a BETTER one for my 73 836 so after checking out sears die hards at 57 bucks or the gold for 87 I finnally went to a place here localy called new england tire and battery and got a 128 cold cranking amp for 25 and change then got a gel battery for the 836 with over 250 cold cranking amps for 55 and change thats got all the others beat hands down with the CCAs and I dint have to mess with putting acid in the gel or trickle charging it not that thats a real big deal but man Im glad I shopped around vip was 29 for 128 cca wally world was 32 I think I just love that gel battery good luck have fun Craig in Maine

eldar · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:07:02 AM »

Craig, thats the way the AGM batteries are too. The Crank amps whip the snot out of regular lead/acids. When I go to start my bike right now, It does not even make a full revolution before it fires up with considerable authority! I mean, push button and about .5 seconds later it is off. And this is on the first start of the day, NOT when already warm!

333 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:38:26 AM »

Back when the one battery to have for your car was a Diehard, I thought I'd try one for my 550. It lasted 8 months. I don't compare stuff for cars and bikes anymore. I have since always had good luck with Yuasa. I'd like to think that I coined a new phrase "You bet Yuasa". AGM is a good battery also. The extra cca could come in handy. Either way, the battery tender is KEY to long life if parked over long periods.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:51:08 AM »

Quote

"You bet Yuasa".

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2007, 08:26:11 AM »

I currently have a Gel battery on my Hellcat and the Yuasa batteries in my Hondas and wife's Sportster. The last Gel battery I had in the Hellcat last me almost 5 years, the Yuasa batteries tend to last around two seasons (give or take a few months). Mind you each one gets hooked up to the battery tender and fully charged up once a month. IMHO I like the Gel cell batteries better than the Yuasa, just my 2 cents. When I get my cafe up and running it will be sporting a small Gel battery of some sorts....

goon 1492 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2007, 09:38:25 AM »

Quote from: jabbadeznuts on May 31, 2007, 08:47:00 PM

Walmart batteries have treated me pretty well.

I too like the wally world batterys they have a three year waranty and usually burn up in two,soooo i go back when it burns up and for 5 bucks get a new one.

eldar · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2007, 09:42:59 AM »

I used a wally battery too. They certainly know how to die quickly! Even when new, they have no where near the power of the AGMs.

bobsmith · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2007, 04:37:02 PM »

Sounds like everyone is happy with what they have, adding to the confusion, I have 4 years so far with no problems on a Auto Zone, absolutely no maintenance and no vent, around $60 if I recall correctly. I ride year round, but use a maintainer in winter

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