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  • headsbikesmopars
    Forum Mentor
    • Mar 2006
    • 394
    • Lexington, Ky USA
    #1

    need battery what do you use

    Need to replace battery, what do you use ? How do they last. Thanks.

    TB
    1980 Suzuki GS550E, 1981 Suzuki GS 1100EX all stock, 1983 Suzuki GS 1100EX modified, 1985 GS1150E, 1998 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1971 Kawasaki Mach lll 500 H1, 1973 Kawasaki Mach lV 750 H2.
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    • chuck hahn
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • May 2009
      • 25918
      • Norman, Oklahoma
      #2
      Get a good AGM and be rid of the acid fouled battery box and frame if you havent done so already.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        • Guest
          #3
          I agree. Get a battery tender, also.

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            • chuck hahn
              Forum LongTimer
              Past Site Supporter
              • May 2009
              • 25918
              • Norman, Oklahoma
              #4
              And check the bikes charging health a few times each season as well. Keep ahead of things and youll be riding way more than wrenching.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                • AKC75
                  #5
                  I'm looking to replace my electrolyte/acid filled battery as well.

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                    • JTGS850GL
                      Forum Guru
                      Past Site Supporter
                      • Aug 2013
                      • 9735
                      • GA
                      #6
                      AGM is the way I would go. Some will advocate Lithium Iron as well for the weight reduction. Just move on away from simple lead acid and you'll be good for years. I wouldn't bee too concerned about actual manufacturer since most are made overseas by the same companies.
                      http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                      1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                      1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                      1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                      Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

                      JTGS850GL aka Julius

                      GS Resource Greetings

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                        • AKC75
                          #7
                          Thanks JT. I don't like the unsealed battery that is currently on the bike. And I don't like having to check the fluid level in it. Even though my battery tests good it may still be one of the sources of my intermittent weak spark problem.

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                            • JTGS850GL
                              Forum Guru
                              Past Site Supporter
                              • Aug 2013
                              • 9735
                              • GA
                              #8
                              Originally posted by AKC75
                              Even though my battery tests good it may still be one of the sources of my intermittent weak spark problem.
                              If your battery tests good and your charging system is working properly, then I would look elsewhere for the source of the intermittent weak spark.
                              http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                              1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                              1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                              1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                              Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

                              JTGS850GL aka Julius

                              GS Resource Greetings

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                                • AKC75
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by JTGS850GL
                                  If your battery tests good and your charging system is working properly, then I would look elsewhere for the source of the intermittent weak spark.
                                  Prob the igniter. I have yet to actually properly test it. Pretty sure I'm doing it wrong. I'll have to to try 1.5 Volt battery method. I'll have to do more tests at the coils. It was definitely low the other day but I did not have the 12.6 volts at the batter required to properly test it as I accidentally left my headlight on during the test.

                                  I may have to do the relay mod.

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                                    • Guest
                                      #10
                                      I've had pretty good luck with Duralast AGM batteries. Autozone or similar stores carry them.

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                                        • tkent02
                                          Forum LongTimer
                                          Past Site Supporter
                                          • Jan 2006
                                          • 35571
                                          • Near South Park
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by suzuki_dog
                                          I agree. Get a battery tender, also.
                                          No need for a battery tender, AGM batteries will stay fully charged for months. Years sometimes.

                                          Their self discharge rate is near zero.
                                          http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                                          Life is too short to ride an L.

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                                            • GRAND ROUGE
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by tkent02
                                              No need for a battery tender, AGM batteries will stay fully charged for months. Years sometimes.

                                              Their self discharge rate is near zero.

                                              tkent02 is right on here.


                                              I am beginning my 4th season with a MOTOBATT AGM in my GS 1100E. No 'tending' required......... ever.

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                                                • Guest
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by GRAND ROUGE
                                                  tkent02 is right on here.


                                                  I am beginning my 4th season with a MOTOBATT AGM in my GS 1100E. No 'tending' required......... ever.
                                                  Even when stored in an unheated garage for the winter months?

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                                                    • SVSooke
                                                      #14
                                                      Bought a Yussa AMG last year for the 85 750 last year,haven't had a starting problem since.When it came time for a battery in the 78 1000 the choice was pretty clear,it got a Yussa AMG to.

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                                                        • LarryJ
                                                          #15
                                                          My lead'acid battery didn't make it through winter, even on the tender. Just ordered a bike master 14L a2 AGM of of eBay.

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