Which Battery and Where to Get It - Page 2

cbutteris · 03-21-2011, 08:55 PM

Just installed a Yuasa YTX16-BS. Picked it up at the dealer for $102, which I figure is about the same as if I paid $80 plus shipping. Or close enough.
I own a small business in a small town and would rather give my $$ to the local shop whenever possible. After all, I prefer they not go away!
Just my perspective...

burkazoid · 03-24-2011, 01:24 PM

I bought my battery at batteries plus. It was expensive, but they have a good warranty, and it's given me no problems thus far.

jobear · 03-25-2011, 06:36 PM

I chose the YUASA YTX20CH-BS for my bike the last two times because of the cold cranking amps was the same as the stock Kawi battery that came in my bike in 2000. I would guess that the size (dimensions) should fit both carb and Fi bikes alike.

**jlreeves** · 03-29-2011, 10:11 AM

I was at a MC show in Greenville NC and saw a Shorai battery. It weighs like 1/4 of a lead acid and supposedly holds enough charge, unplugged, to start a bike after a year. The link for my 2008 Nomad 1600 is http://www.shoraipower.com/s-56732-Nomad-1600.aspx Kind of expensive but they supposedly have a 3+ year life. Worth a look.

wiz · 04-04-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jlreeves

The link for my 2008 Nomad 1600 is http://www.shoraipower.com/s-56732-Nomad-1600.aspx Kind of expensive but they supposedly have a 3+ year life. Worth a look.

Most batteries will last 3+ years and still be going strong. I have not seen any of these premium priced batteries (Odyssey, etc) that actually last any longer or work better than the stock batteries. My 2007's original battery still cranks powerfully - but after 5 years I just popped in a new YTX20CH-BS yesterday as a proactive maintenance measure. ($75 + $11 shipping - if you try to leave their site they will give you about $5 off to go back and buy)

**jlreeves** · 04-04-2011, 11:49 AM

The cost would stop me from buying it for my bike. I was actually looking at it for use in a flat bottom rescue jon boat we have at my FD. We are looking to replace our gas motor with an electric. Nothing but trouble from the gas motors, electrics just run when you turn them on (assume trickle charger). The required twin 12V lead acid would weigh a ton.

wiz · 04-04-2011, 02:54 PM

Shorai does have calendar girls. That's a good thing. (at least the Shorai girls are not bad!) ;)

sonny · 04-08-2011, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the info folks.

03-21-2011, 08:55 PM	#16
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	Which Battery and Where to Get It Just installed a Yuasa YTX16-BS. Picked it up at the dealer for $102, which I figure is about the same as if I paid $80 plus shipping. Or close enough. I own a small business in a small town and would rather give my $$ to the local shop whenever possible. After all, I prefer they not go away! Just my perspective... __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-24-2011, 01:24 PM	#17
burkazoid Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 294	Which Battery and Where to Get It I bought my battery at batteries plus. It was expensive, but they have a good warranty, and it's given me no problems thus far. __________________ ---- One good thing I figure about Hell is, you can probably just pee wherever you like.
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03-25-2011, 06:36 PM	#18
jobear Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 16	Which Battery and Where to Get It I chose the YUASA YTX20CH-BS for my bike the last two times because of the cold cranking amps was the same as the stock Kawi battery that came in my bike in 2000. I would guess that the size (dimensions) should fit both carb and Fi bikes alike. __________________ Regards, JoBear
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03-29-2011, 10:11 AM	#19
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	Which Battery and Where to Get It I was at a MC show in Greenville NC and saw a Shorai battery. It weighs like 1/4 of a lead acid and supposedly holds enough charge, unplugged, to start a bike after a year. The link for my 2008 Nomad 1600 is http://www.shoraipower.com/s-56732-Nomad-1600.aspx Kind of expensive but they supposedly have a 3+ year life. Worth a look. __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________
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04-04-2011, 11:49 AM	#21
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	Which Battery and Where to Get It The cost would stop me from buying it for my bike. I was actually looking at it for use in a flat bottom rescue jon boat we have at my FD. We are looking to replace our gas motor with an electric. Nothing but trouble from the gas motors, electrics just run when you turn them on (assume trickle charger). The required twin 12V lead acid would weigh a ton. __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________
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04-04-2011, 02:54 PM	#22
wiz Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 498	Which Battery and Where to Get It Shorai does have calendar girls. That's a good thing. (at least the Shorai girls are not bad!) ;)
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04-08-2011, 10:05 AM	#23
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	Which Battery and Where to Get It Thanks for the info folks. __________________ '01 carbed Nomad
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