battery question
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 486
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From: north jersey
i bought my '02 fxst in feb. 2002. just replaced the battery last sunday.
last season it would crank a bit slow, especially when hot.
bikes got 36,000 miles & has been on a tender when not in use for the last 4 of 5 years.
i replaced mine with a yuasa for less than $100. model # ytx10-bs or something like that....
with the yuasa, it comes with the acid in a seperate pack. the user adds the acid & put into service by charging.
i like this, beacuse you can buy a battery & keep it on the shelve until you need it.
last season it would crank a bit slow, especially when hot.
bikes got 36,000 miles & has been on a tender when not in use for the last 4 of 5 years.
i replaced mine with a yuasa for less than $100. model # ytx10-bs or something like that....
with the yuasa, it comes with the acid in a seperate pack. the user adds the acid & put into service by charging.
i like this, beacuse you can buy a battery & keep it on the shelve until you need it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,597
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From: South Jersey
Yeah, I thought $180 was a bit much but I was kind of stuck. Not much around Gettysburg in the way of batteries that were "in stock". After waiting in that 20 people deep line at the parts counter I just hoped they HAD a battery at that point.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Northern VA
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I probably wouldn't replace it, but thats just me. Most of the time, not always, a battery will give you a little warning before it dies completely. Keep in mind it could be a very short warning and you should probably look for a battery immediately.
I left the radio on all night and killed the battery on mine. Recharged it and haven't had any problems. I keep a tender on it year round now.
I left the radio on all night and killed the battery on mine. Recharged it and haven't had any problems. I keep a tender on it year round now.
Best place hands down to buy a battery...was at my door in 3 days
http://bohannonbattery.com/html/motbat/20lbs.html
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Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 909
Likes: 29
From: Indiana
my battery failed last summer with no warning at all. It worked when I started out, I stoped for gas and it was dead. 7 year old battery. I got a new one at an auto parts store for about $70. No problems since.
If you are thinking about it, I would change it just for piece of mind.
If you are thinking about it, I would change it just for piece of mind.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,745
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From: A house.
I probably wouldn't replace it, but thats just me. Most of the time, not always, a battery will give you a little warning before it dies completely. Keep in mind it could be a very short warning and you should probably look for a battery immediately.
I left the radio on all night and killed the battery on mine. Recharged it and haven't had any problems. I keep a tender on it year round now.
I left the radio on all night and killed the battery on mine. Recharged it and haven't had any problems. I keep a tender on it year round now.