Recommend a battery..?
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From: New Hampsha
I've always had good luck with Deka batteries. Just got one for my Low Rider from AAA Security Depot USA on Amazon for $86.
That said, when I bought the Triumph TBS in 2012 it had a Power Tec battery in it that was still going strong when I sold the bike in 2018.
http://www.midstatebattery.com/power...orts-batteries
I went with the Deka because it was considerably less expensive and I could get it faster. I needed it "right now". (Replaced a 3 year old MoCo battery.)
That said, when I bought the Triumph TBS in 2012 it had a Power Tec battery in it that was still going strong when I sold the bike in 2018.
http://www.midstatebattery.com/power...orts-batteries
I went with the Deka because it was considerably less expensive and I could get it faster. I needed it "right now". (Replaced a 3 year old MoCo battery.)
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I don't want to start a pissing contest, but my experience is that every battery I left on a battery tender for an extended period of time suffered a disappointingly short life whereas if I charge them every month or so for a day or so when they are not being used regularly, they give very respectable life.
YMMV...
YMMV...
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I don't want to start a pissing contest, but my experience is that every battery I left on a battery tender for an extended period of time suffered a disappointingly short life whereas if I charge them every month or so for a day or so when they are not being used regularly, they give very respectable life.
YMMV...
YMMV...
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Road Master
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I’ve never had great luck buying batteries in the auto stores for bikes, and I’ve haven’t ordered a battery online yet so I spend the extra $ and get them from the dealer. I know that they are rebranded from whoever but it just seems they always have a fresher stock I guess? They are always fully charged upon purchase and seem to last the longest. Also one of the local indys stocks dependable batteries. I feel the auto stores or big chain stores don’t keep their inventory fresh when it comes to motorcycle batteries. JMHO
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I don't want to start a pissing contest, but my experience is that every battery I left on a battery tender for an extended period of time suffered a disappointingly short life whereas if I charge them every month or so for a day or so when they are not being used regularly, they give very respectable life.
YMMV...
YMMV...
Road Master
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Yuasa GYZ20HL without question. Ive used the batteries from Harley, and the Big Crank from battery mart. Nothing starts my bikes like the Yuasa batteries, yes its that noticeable.