July 15th, 2016, 10:32 AM | #1 |
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Which brand of battery should I go for?
So I need to replace my battery. I know that the part number of the battery I'm looking for is YTX7A-BS but which brand is good?
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July 15th, 2016, 10:53 AM | #2 |
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Yuasa
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July 15th, 2016, 11:45 AM | #3 |
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Are you looking for a lightweight or traditional style battery?
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July 15th, 2016, 05:39 PM | #4 |
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July 15th, 2016, 06:58 PM | #5 |
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do some research
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July 16th, 2016, 08:21 AM | #6 |
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I've had good luck with the rebranded Deka AGM batteries that Advance Auto sells. The size that the EX500 and VN750 use end up being ~$50 after coupon code. They're not much more than the cheapest ones you can find, and you can go get them locally instead of waiting for shipping.
For whatever it's worth, they list the YTX7A-BS for the '08 and the YTX9-BS for the '09-'12. They have an ETX9 to fit that one. I'm sure someone else has better information, but I think you can swap them by just removing a spacer or something (possibly have to mod the battery box a little). Deka's batteries are rebranded and sold under multiple names. I've seen Magna Power (what AA sells) and Big Crank listed. I wouldn't assume each and every ETX9 is a Deka, but it's quite likely if it looks identical other than the sticker.
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July 16th, 2016, 11:03 AM | #7 |
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Haven't had any problems with the advanced auto battery I bought. Don't remember the price but she fires right up every time, though it's only 6 months old.
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July 17th, 2016, 03:50 AM | #8 |
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Edison cells - ability to withstand vibration, high temperatures and other physical stress , with a lifespan of 30-50years before needing replacement of... electrolyte and its good for another 30-50 years
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July 17th, 2016, 02:11 PM | #9 |
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Sealed gel battery, no maintenance
The one's I use, TMS® YTX7L-BS YTX7LBS GTX7L-BS UTX7L ATV Quad Motorcycle Scooter Moped GEL Maintenance Free Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051VGEV2..._.p.IxbJQW9C0H YTX7L-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed iGel Motorcycle Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IUV881Y..._Cq.IxbRDKHC04
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July 17th, 2016, 02:49 PM | #10 |
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The last battery I bought was one of these for my Aprilia. Expensive, but it's crazy how light they are.
http://www.bikemaster.com/batteries/...mit=all&store= So far no problems with reliability. Even in freezing temps my bike starts first time, every time.
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July 17th, 2016, 02:52 PM | #11 |
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If I were to replace my battery I'd buy a shorai, but if I was strapped for cash I'd get a yuasa. Hope this helps.
I think on the pregen you need to change your rectifier if you go Shorai, but this is something you should do anyway, and someone on the forum has an easy kit to do it.
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July 17th, 2016, 02:53 PM | #12 |
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If I were to replace my battery I'd buy a shorai, but if I was strapped for cash I'd get a yuasa. Hope this helps.
I think on the pregen you need to change your rectifier if you go Shorai, but this is something you should do anyway, and someone on the forum has an easy kit to do it.
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July 17th, 2016, 09:06 PM | #13 |
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Different battery chemistries have different charging methods. If you're switching to something new and fancy, do some research into how it likes to be charged. The 40+ year old charging technology used on these bikes (the NewGen is a different part number, but it's the same style R/R as the PreGen) isn't the most precise. The MOSFET R/R retrofit is a little better, but its output still may not match the ideal setup for an exotic battery.
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July 18th, 2016, 10:56 AM | #16 |
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July 18th, 2016, 11:24 AM | #17 |
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Do you have a battery tender? It can be used to make sure that the battery is fully up to speed before you install it.
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July 18th, 2016, 11:49 AM | #18 |
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July 19th, 2016, 05:44 PM | #19 |
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July 20th, 2016, 05:46 PM | #20 |
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I'm using a Ballistic 4-cell battery. Weighs less than a pound and so far had no trouble charging and starting the bike. It was about $100. Reasoning instead of trying to squeeze horsepower out of the small engine, best bet would be to lighten the bike as much as possible.
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July 22nd, 2016, 08:49 AM | #21 |
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The 7A in your battery part number indicates its a 7 amp/hour battery. The rest of the letters designate things like terminal location, case size, material used and such. I have 6 bikes right now with the lithium batteries from Batteries Plus in them all with good results. I believe that you can get these with a higher Amp/hour rating in the same size case but I would have to double check. They are more expensive ($130 ish) but these things weigh less than the box they come in!
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July 22nd, 2016, 09:05 AM | #22 |
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^^ got a part # or pic of the ones from B+
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July 27th, 2016, 06:18 PM | #23 | |
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July 27th, 2016, 06:23 PM | #24 |
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I just put this one in my 250. I had to remove the foam at the bottom of the battery box and also remove the plastic cover on the battery that holds those relays. It's a snug fit after that but squeezes in there.
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July 29th, 2016, 05:45 PM | #25 | |
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July 29th, 2016, 05:48 PM | #26 |
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Got it right off amazon. It comes sealed up and ready to go, it was nearly fully charged when I got it but I threw it on the charger for the night anyway.
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August 1st, 2016, 08:53 PM | #27 |
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Gotcha and what battery tender would you suggest me to buy? preferably the one that just plug and play and cheap.
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August 1st, 2016, 09:24 PM | #28 |
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I have a little battery tender brand tender which is fine for maintaining charge and it gives you a plug to wire to the battery to make it easier. I also have an automatic Schumacher charger/maintainer that's more of a beast and charges faster but it cost more. Both you can probably get at Walmart.
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