Best replacement battery for 1200
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First, why does a bike that new need a battery? They should be good for several years.
As far as batteries, I'm running an HD battery. It's been working flawlessly in the slightly over a year I've run it so far and is much better than the Yuasa that the previous owner had in it. The HD ones really aren't that much more expensive than the aftermarket ones I looked at when you make sure to compare specs.
As far as batteries, I'm running an HD battery. It's been working flawlessly in the slightly over a year I've run it so far and is much better than the Yuasa that the previous owner had in it. The HD ones really aren't that much more expensive than the aftermarket ones I looked at when you make sure to compare specs.
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I got mine from batteries plus with a coupon. Same manufacturer as the stock battery and better price.
http://www.batteriesplus.com/product...4-to-2013.aspx
http://www.batteriesplus.com/product...4-to-2013.aspx
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I got mine from batteries plus with a coupon. Same manufacturer as the stock battery and better price.
http://www.batteriesplus.com/product...4-to-2013.aspx
http://www.batteriesplus.com/product...4-to-2013.aspx
Only 220 cca vs 310 cca of the JP I linked. I did the same comparison of batteries not long ago.
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So soon? I always go with HD. Sure, a certain manufacturer may be the same one that makes the moco battery but they also build it to the specs as determined by HD. I've always gotten great service life from HD batteries so I'll be sticking with them for that reason. Just my opinion..
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I saw that one at JP too but ended up going with the 2 year warranty battery from Batteries Plus vs the 1 year at JP. I also prefer being able to walk into a brick and mortar store if I have issues.
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Looks as tho there was a loose connection...only 200 cca as well.
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I wanted the extra oomph for my 1250 plus I ride all winter as well...lot's of cold starts.
