Author Topic: battery? (Read 3269 times)

J.Webster Designs · « **on:** July 13, 2009, 11:47:28 AM »

so is Yuasa pretty much the crem della crem? looking for a good battery.

Inigo Montoya · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2009, 12:12:11 PM »

Yuasa is very good. Some have been using AGM batteries though. AGM is a type, not a brand. It stands for absorbed glass mat. It can be mounted in any position and will not leak. They also have more cranking amps than the average lead-acid or maintenance-free.

Gordon · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2009, 12:13:04 PM »

It's a time tested, good quality, reliable brand. But there are also many other options now besides the standard maintenance type battery, if you're looking for a range of choices.

TwoTired · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2009, 01:17:44 PM »

Quote from: midnight08 on July 13, 2009, 11:47:28 AM

so is Yuasa pretty much the crem della crem? looking for a good battery.

Yes, pretty much.

J.Webster Designs · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2009, 01:18:28 PM »

i am looking at my options... but i mean if yuasa is where its at then i will just go ahead with it.

Gordon · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2009, 01:28:12 PM »

Quote from: midnight08 on July 13, 2009, 01:18:28 PM

i am looking at my options... but i mean if yuasa is where its at then i will just go ahead with it.

As long as you don't have a need for a special battery for custom placement, then I don't think you'll be disappointed.

J.Webster Designs · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2009, 01:37:35 PM »

yeah, its going beck into the stock location for now.

TwoTired · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2009, 02:12:10 PM »

It seems like Yuasa has (perhaps had) the best quality control in their manufacturing process. It's mostly about the purity of the lead used in the plates, which has been getting worse in recent years due to lead recyclers.

If you have a 550, spring the extra for the YB-12 (something) version. There is more internal plate area in that variant and fits into the same space.

Cheers,

J.Webster Designs · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2009, 03:36:33 PM »

its going on my 76 750F. its a YB14L-A2 i think. anyone know a reliable place to pick them up cheaper than at my dealer?

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2009, 04:28:28 PM »

Do everyone a favor and get a maintenance free,there is a direct replacement,original battery will eventually get acid somewhere,plus you have to check and maintain them,original was 12N14-3A,then we used YB14L-A2,now the Yuasa # is CTX14AHL.Bill Benton

Alan F. · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2009, 05:24:31 PM »

If you're worried about acid getting somewhere, maybe you should get a catch tank? even a maintenance free battery has a vent...

http://www.mxdirtrider.com/h-products/pr-engineparts-batterychargers-Motionpro-Acid.htm

TwoTired · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2009, 05:31:28 PM »

Gee, how come I've used wet cell batteries since the 70's and never have gotten "acid everywhere"?

Of course, I *have* made sure the vent hose was installed and properly routed. They even give you a new vent hose with every new battery. It's not just an extra part to be thrown away. (to some, at least)

Amazing, the stories you hear on this forum.

Gordon · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2009, 06:09:32 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on July 13, 2009, 05:31:28 PM

Gee, how come I've used wet cell batteries since the 70's and never have gotten "acid everywhere"?

Funny, I don't see where anybody said that.

J.Webster Designs · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:11:02 PM »

sooo..... anyone know where to pick up a yuasa for less than my dealer? $72? good online battery dealers?

Gordon · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:13:18 PM »

Quote from: midnight08 on July 13, 2009, 08:11:02 PM

sooo..... anyone know where to pick up a yuasa for less than my dealer? $72? good online battery dealers?

Did you try any non-dealer bike parts/accessory shops?

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:55:21 PM »

Of course they have a vent,just not ness for vent hose or adding water,it was not my battery I was thinking about just all the ruined stuff I have seen over the years from inexperienced riders. My batteries do have catch bottles,the point was why not use something better?Bill Benton

Inigo Montoya · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:58:48 PM »

No acid leak is a primary reason I use AGM batteries.

TwoTired · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:19:33 PM »

Quote from: Gordon on July 13, 2009, 06:09:32 PM

Quote from: TwoTired on July 13, 2009, 05:31:28 PM
Gee, how come I've used wet cell batteries since the 70's and never have gotten "acid everywhere"?

Funny, I don't see where anybody said that.

Funny, you're unable to read reply #9.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:34:07 PM »

Reply #9 said will eventually get acid somewhere,You said get acid everywhere.I have money somewhere,I wish I had it everywhere!Bill Benton

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