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Posted by Cotton Mouth
- January 12, 2014, 15:29:13 PMQuote from: jagered on January 12, 2014, 12:26:35 PMFor bikes, I always have used Yuasu batteries with very good luck. The ones I get are usually made in the usa and include the acid pack, ez to fill. I believe our fi 1500s use the YTX20-CH.Howdy... saw a bunch of posts about troubles starting esp. after storage, but could not find suggestions for a good battery. Going to replace mine before this years season ramps up...
TIA!
http://www.gadgetjq.com/batrepl.htm
http://www.speedaddictcycles.com/product/74-5185/Yuasa-YTX20CH-BS-Battery.html
Do you have a Battery Tender? I use mine year round. The Junior model (link below) is what I use and works great, and comes with 1 quick connect cord.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/950/i/battery-tender-junior-charger
Posted by greenbarn
- January 12, 2014, 14:50:36 PMI think any of the name-brand batteries will serve you well. I believe the Yuosa (sp?) is a decent one - isn't that the OEM brand? I use mostly Interstate batteries and I think they are much better than parts-store stuff. I guess I'm biased partially, because I sell Interstate in my auto shop, but the reason I'm with Interstate is because I've had the best luck with the quality of their batteries, and especially with their warranty. In general, I'd advise you the same way I advise folks for a car battery - you get what you pay for. Not saying you need a $200-$300 battery, just stay away from the cheaper brands.
I was in a bind last year and had to put a parts-store battery in my 800, because it went dead suddenly, and I wanted to go riding. I paid as much for the parts-store battery as I could have bought the Interstate for, and got (IMO) an inferior battery. It worked fine all year, and will hopefully work fine all this year, but I plan to have to replace it earlier than I would have a "better" battery. This spring, I think I will probably order an Interstate for the 1500 before riding season gets here.
Most of all, I would caution you to stay away from a wet-cell battery and stick with a gel (glass matt) battery. You will pay a little more for a gel battery but they are superior to the wet cell.
Posted by jagered
- January 12, 2014, 12:26:35 PMHowdy... saw a bunch of posts about troubles starting esp. after storage, but could not find suggestions for a good battery. Going to replace mine before this years season ramps up...
TIA!