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Message started by Mattdw on 08/28/09 at 08:00:48

Title: Battery Suggestions
Post by Mattdw on 08/28/09 at 08:00:48

Looks like a lot of my electrical issues may be a battery that's about to be toast.
Any suggestions on a very good, dependable battery that can withstand full discharge and charge conditions?
In other words, a battery that is much less maintenance than the good-ole water variety?

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by youzguyz on 08/28/09 at 08:07:53

http://www.bigcrank.com/

'nuf said

Oh.. you want the actual one you need...

http://www.bigcrank.com/category/suzuki-l650-savage-all-battery.html

You will probably need to flatten the ears on your cables, as the Big Crank terminals are a bit larger than the stock battery.

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by Midnightrider on 08/28/09 at 08:14:04

http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/YTX14AHL-BS.html

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by Mattdw on 08/28/09 at 08:22:14

THANKS ALL...

Love this group!

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by photojoe on 08/28/09 at 08:36:05

Installed the Big Crank last summer and haven't looked back.

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by bill67 on 08/28/09 at 08:51:53

684C414B4C424D51574C414057250 wrote:

http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/YTX14AHL-BS.html

Does that battery have the positive and negative the same as the S40s?

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/28/09 at 09:48:43

Ive screwed up & left the key on, & Ive not started the bike for months & it just cranks right up. Get a Big Crank..

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by Mattdw on 08/28/09 at 10:56:37

63474A404749465A5C474A4B5C2E0 wrote:

http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/YTX14AHL-BS.html

This one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UTX14AHL-YTX14AHL-BS-YB14L-A2-Suzuki-Motorcycle-Battery_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1c0a741d8cQQitemZ120434466188QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Cross references to the same one for about $25-30 bucks less. I'm betting it is the same...looking at the pic.

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by sakara on 08/28/09 at 11:15:46

Years ago I got a great Napa battery from the local Napa for about 45 bucks. Then I saw the Big Crank was only 50+. Got Big cranks on all three of my rides now. One has been in since 2005; never disconnected them in the winter (ride usually March till November ish) and never had a problem.

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by bill67 on 08/28/09 at 12:05:42

Looks to me the batteries are opposite what we need.

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by savageken on 08/28/09 at 18:56:02

because of the location and accessabilty regardless of the battery used it is advisable to connect a pigtail to the battery that can easily be connected to a battery charger.

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by Routy on 08/29/09 at 05:55:32

It don't matter how good a battery is. If their sitting around 1/2 dead much of the time, even the AGMs are going to have a shorter life. And if they are run stone dead very many times, their longivity will be greatly affected too. During the off season, I am a firm believer of a good maintainer float type charger stay connected all the time.

Yes, I am a self made expert,.....thru many moons of experience :)

Rich

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by bill67 on 08/29/09 at 06:01:38

Batteries last longer if they are charged then left along for the winter.

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by Digger on 08/29/09 at 19:25:31

I was disappointed in FEB of 04 when I ordered what I thought was supposed to be a sealed Yuasa battery for my bike (see signature) online. It ended up being an Interstate brand battery. "OK, fair enough," said I. The price was certainly right.

Anyway, 5 1/2 years later (last week), I load tested this battery. It passed with flying colors (11% higher voltage than required).

I'm now very happy with that Interstate sealed battery and can recommend it.

Interstate Motorcycle Batteries (http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_eStore/Products/RT/PID-CYTX14AHL-BS(MotorCycles).aspx?dsNavigation=N%7e38-4282938607-4282937631&Title=Cycle-Tron+II+High+Performance+-+210+CCA+-+12+AH)

Title: Re: Battery Suggestions
Post by PTRider on 08/29/09 at 19:45:01

Interstate is just a battery marketer. Their auto batteries are made by Johnson Controls, their deep cycle are made by U.S. Battery, and their small batteries might indeed be made by Yuasa.

The general rule for battery storage is to either connect an automatic charger if in storage for a month, or to connect a manual charger one day a month. As always, keep the electrolyte level in range by adding distilled water as needed. A trickle charger in the 1 amp range is good, and no more than 2 amps if the battery needs a full charge. Allowing a battery to discharge shortens its life, and in winter, allows it to freeze if cold enough. A discharged battery freezes easily. A fully charged lead acid battery freezes at -65°F.
My current favorite trickle charger (http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-chargers/brands/soneil/SON1202cc.html), Soniel 12v 1 amp Constant Current Charger.