Battery recommend

haybaler · July 17th, 2023, 05:49 PM

Anyone found a good replacement batttery for
'89 model, EX250, preferably maintenance free?

Triple Jim · July 17th, 2023, 06:33 PM

I'm using an Exide 7L-BS. It's an AGM, so sealed. I got it 5-1/2 years ago and it's still going strong. It was $25 delivered. I assume yours takes the same size battery as my 2005. You can check the measurements if in doubt.

Guaire · July 22nd, 2023, 07:43 AM

My favorite brand is Interstate - Factory Activated. After that is Yuasa. Moto-Batt is the most versatile for installs because of their posts can be connected in different ways.
Look at your amp hours, post positions and dimensions, H x W x Depth.

Any AGM battery that 'fits' will be a candidate.

Exide is sold at Advance Auto stores.

haybaler · July 22nd, 2023, 10:04 PM

"Any AGM battery that 'fits' will be a candidate."

I think Yuasa and other major battery manufacturers should produce maintenance free batteries for practically every model to replace the battery acid with vent tube models. It's just my opinion, but I think the advent of the

"maintenance free battery" without battery acid overflow

is one of the great advancements in the last 25 years, so we should be able to take advantage.

Can't find a maintenance free battery that "fits".

Found some that may work, decided to order the BikeMaster AGM MS12-7L-BS; think I can make it fit. Some concern about lower amp hours, but I'll check the starter draw and the charging rate when I get the battery in, next week.

Guaire · July 23rd, 2023, 06:27 AM

Found some that may work, decided to order the BikeMaster AGM MS12-7L-BS; think I can make it fit. Some concern about lower amp hours, but I'll check the starter draw and the charging rate when I get the battery in, next week.[/QUOTE]

BikeMaster AGM MS12-7L-BS.

Kawasaki Part - 26012-1205
BATTERY, 12V 8AH, FB9L, A2K (K2)

K. says 8AH. I see what you mean.
A Shorai will be 7ah or 9ah. The 9 amp hour might be small enough to fit.

https://shoraipower.com/batteries-c41

All AGMs are acid filled. The acid is dumped in, gets attached to a mat and doesn't slosh around. That's all.

I had a a Honda VT250. I put in a Shorai. Being smaller, they put in pads in the packaging to take up the extra space. I bought a Shorai charger with it.

superkain · July 25th, 2023, 07:25 AM

I've taken to replacing all my batteries with Shorai lately. It's more expensive up front, but saves SO much headache down the road from dead batteries!

haybaler · July 27th, 2023, 10:16 PM

Battery arrived, looks a little smaller but turns starter briskly and charging voltage appears to be about the same.

Installed with a few pieces of packing, threw away the overflow hose; hooray!

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Guaire · July 28th, 2023, 04:25 AM

Looking good! Now you can feel safer and cleaner. You will get a better service life from the AGM.
BikeMaster is distributed in the US by at least one of the major wholesale delivery companies. They are made in China, but your warranty in the US.

July 17th, 2023, 05:49 PM	#1
haybaler ninjette.org newbie Name: Steven Location: Berkeley, California Join Date: Jul 2023 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Yamaha Fazer 700 Posts: 7	Battery recommend Anyone found a good replacement batttery for '89 model, EX250, preferably maintenance free?

July 22nd, 2023, 10:04 PM	#4
haybaler ninjette.org newbie Name: Steven Location: Berkeley, California Join Date: Jul 2023 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Yamaha Fazer 700 Posts: 7	"Any AGM battery that 'fits' will be a candidate." I think Yuasa and other major battery manufacturers should produce maintenance free batteries for practically every model to replace the battery acid with vent tube models. It's just my opinion, but I think the advent of the "maintenance free battery" without battery acid overflow is one of the great advancements in the last 25 years, so we should be able to take advantage. Can't find a maintenance free battery that "fits". Found some that may work, decided to order the BikeMaster AGM MS12-7L-BS; think I can make it fit. Some concern about lower amp hours, but I'll check the starter draw and the charging rate when I get the battery in, next week. Last futzed with by haybaler; July 28th, 2023 at 06:37 AM.

July 25th, 2023, 07:25 AM	#6
superkain ninjette.org member Name: Super Location: NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): k6 GSX-R 750, 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 27	I've taken to replacing all my batteries with Shorai lately. It's more expensive up front, but saves SO much headache down the road from dead batteries!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

July 27th, 2023, 10:16 PM	#7
haybaler ninjette.org newbie Name: Steven Location: Berkeley, California Join Date: Jul 2023 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Yamaha Fazer 700 Posts: 7	Battery arrived, looks a little smaller but turns starter briskly and charging voltage appears to be about the same. Installed with a few pieces of packing, threw away the overflow hose; hooray! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

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Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I'm using an Exide 7L-BS. It's an AGM, so sealed. I got it 5-1/2 years ago and it's still going strong. It was $25 delivered. I assume yours takes the same size battery as my 2005. You can check the measurements if in doubt.

July 22nd, 2023, 07:43 AM	#3
Guaire ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Arlington, VA Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90	My favorite brand is Interstate - Factory Activated. After that is Yuasa. Moto-Batt is the most versatile for installs because of their posts can be connected in different ways. Look at your amp hours, post positions and dimensions, H x W x Depth. Any AGM battery that 'fits' will be a candidate. Exide is sold at Advance Auto stores.

July 23rd, 2023, 06:27 AM	#5
Guaire ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Arlington, VA Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90	Found some that may work, decided to order the BikeMaster AGM MS12-7L-BS; think I can make it fit. Some concern about lower amp hours, but I'll check the starter draw and the charging rate when I get the battery in, next week.[/QUOTE] BikeMaster AGM MS12-7L-BS. Kawasaki Part - 26012-1205 BATTERY, 12V 8AH, FB9L, A2K (K2) K. says 8AH. I see what you mean. A Shorai will be 7ah or 9ah. The 9 amp hour might be small enough to fit. https://shoraipower.com/batteries-c41 All AGMs are acid filled. The acid is dumped in, gets attached to a mat and doesn't slosh around. That's all. I had a a Honda VT250. I put in a Shorai. Being smaller, they put in pads in the packaging to take up the extra space. I bought a Shorai charger with it.

July 28th, 2023, 04:25 AM	#8
Guaire ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Arlington, VA Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90	Looking good! Now you can feel safer and cleaner. You will get a better service life from the AGM. BikeMaster is distributed in the US by at least one of the major wholesale delivery companies. They are made in China, but your warranty in the US.