Battery to choose

sze5003 · June 12th, 2012, 09:58 AM

So I need a battery for my bike. The one taken out and does not start the bike says YTX9-BS.

Now I looked at ebay and say ChromeBattery has a YTX9-BS but the dimensions are much smaller. Instead of 6x3.5x4 they are 5x4x3.

Will this matter?

Also I looked at this one:

http://www.batterystuff.com/powerspo.../sYTX9-BS.html

I'm not sure which one to get, will sizing matter? Because the chromebattery model is 30 bucks.

Alex · June 12th, 2012, 11:26 AM

If they are both listed as YTX9-BS it will almost certainly fit fine. I'd guess that the estimated sizing is incorrect.

dubojr1 · June 12th, 2012, 11:42 AM

$30 for a battery...

Personally I would caution you from purchasing an off brand battery. A quality battery that won't leave you stranded in a few weeks will cost at least double that.

sze5003 · June 12th, 2012, 11:44 AM

Thanks for the info! I would not mind going for the cheaper model if I can save myself a couple of bucks. The battery that has been taken out didn't even have a name on it.

Went to autozone and they wanted 75 bucks for a third party brand where I have to fill, then buy a 40 dollar charger to get it started. I just want to practice on my bike already and not waste any more time, summer is almost gone

dubojr1 · June 12th, 2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sze5003

Thanks for the info! I would not mind going for the cheaper model if I can save myself a couple of bucks. The battery that has been taken out didn't even have a name on it.

Went to autozone and they wanted 75 bucks for a third party brand where I have to fill, then buy a 40 dollar charger to get it started. I just want to practice on my bike already and not waste any more time, summer is almost gone

You don't want a battery you have to fill. Seems there is a good reason for that other than possible spillage somewhere. Look for a sealed battery and a rule of thumb is the warranty period. If it comes with a 30 day warranty then there's probably a good reason for that.

Edit: Looks like the Scorpion one from your link has a 1 year warranty. Maybe it would be ok.

nst416 · June 12th, 2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sze5003

I just want to practice on my bike already and not waste any more time, summer is almost gone

Almost gone? Summer just barely started

sze5003 · June 12th, 2012, 12:26 PM

Yeh the scorpion and the Chromebattery models are sealed and ready to go.

The chrome one has an 18 month warranty too:

http://www.chromebattery.com/m00005-16228.html

dubojr1 · June 12th, 2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sze5003

Yeh the scorpion and the Chromebattery models are sealed and ready to go.

The chrome one has an 18 month warranty too:

http://www.chromebattery.com/m00005-16228.html

Impressive warranty. I wish they had the warranty details on their site. I'd want to know that prior to purchase.

sze5003 · June 12th, 2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dubojr1

Impressive warranty. I wish they had the warranty details on their site. I'd want to know that prior to purchase.

http://www.chromebattery.com/warranty

I think that is it there.

dubojr1 · June 12th, 2012, 01:11 PM

Looks legit. I'd be interested to hear updates on it once installed and you have some history with it.

sze5003 · June 12th, 2012, 05:37 PM

Well I ordered one from ebay, the same seller has a store there and they had free shipping. I will let you know when I get it as I will need it to bring my bike home.

cuong-nutz · May 1st, 2013, 11:34 AM

Bumping this up. I bought a new battery a few months back and finally had it installed yesterday. The battery is taller than OEM and your battery lid will not close over it. I will update on it's performance as time comes.

cuong-nutz · July 9th, 2013, 11:20 AM

It's amazing how much the battery price has gone up.

June 12th, 2012, 09:58 AM	#1
sze5003 ninjette.org member Name: Salim Location: Philadelphia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 SV650S Posts: 195	Battery to choose So I need a battery for my bike. The one taken out and does not start the bike says YTX9-BS. Now I looked at ebay and say ChromeBattery has a YTX9-BS but the dimensions are much smaller. Instead of 6x3.5x4 they are 5x4x3. Will this matter? Also I looked at this one: http://www.batterystuff.com/powerspo.../sYTX9-BS.html I'm not sure which one to get, will sizing matter? Because the chromebattery model is 30 bucks.

June 12th, 2012, 11:26 AM	#2
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June 12th, 2012, 11:42 AM	#3
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June 12th, 2012, 01:11 PM	#10
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Looks legit. I'd be interested to hear updates on it once installed and you have some history with it. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

May 1st, 2013, 11:34 AM	#12
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Bumping this up. I bought a new battery a few months back and finally had it installed yesterday. The battery is taller than OEM and your battery lid will not close over it. I will update on it's performance as time comes. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

June 12th, 2012, 11:44 AM	#4
sze5003 ninjette.org member Name: Salim Location: Philadelphia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 SV650S Posts: 195	Thanks for the info! I would not mind going for the cheaper model if I can save myself a couple of bucks. The battery that has been taken out didn't even have a name on it. Went to autozone and they wanted 75 bucks for a third party brand where I have to fill, then buy a 40 dollar charger to get it started. I just want to practice on my bike already and not waste any more time, summer is almost gone

June 12th, 2012, 12:26 PM	#7
sze5003 ninjette.org member Name: Salim Location: Philadelphia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 SV650S Posts: 195	Yeh the scorpion and the Chromebattery models are sealed and ready to go. The chrome one has an 18 month warranty too: http://www.chromebattery.com/m00005-16228.html

June 12th, 2012, 05:37 PM	#11
sze5003 ninjette.org member Name: Salim Location: Philadelphia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 SV650S Posts: 195	Well I ordered one from ebay, the same seller has a store there and they had free shipping. I will let you know when I get it as I will need it to bring my bike home.

July 9th, 2013, 11:20 AM	#13
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	It's amazing how much the battery price has gone up. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

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