AGM Battery - Cheap - anyone with experience of?

[salty_monk]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...item=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3163wt_1165

Works out about $43 shipped.. anyone used one of these yet?

 

[tom203]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...item=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3163wt_1165

Works out about $43 shipped.. anyone used one of these yet?

Description sounds similar to AGM I got from Batterystuff- lead calcium design, blah, blah- probably all made in same factory ( you know where); I paid 62 bucks delivered. Looks like a deal.

 

[koolaid_kid]

I would be concerned about someone who claims to be a battery geek (a.k.a. expert) but does not know that AGM and gel batteries are two different animals. http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery_gel_agm.html

 

[Steve]

I had to read it carefully, but finally found this:

Once the battery is activated (filled with acid) it never needs refilling;

and this:

Spill-proof design means virtually no possibility of leaks (after proper activation and cycling)*

It's that pesky little asterisk that bothers me.

NOWHERE did I see another asterisk to explain the first one, and NOWHERE did I see that acid was included.

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[koolaid_kid]

They also claim it is a sealed battery: "Sealed and maintenance free operation".
Who seals it, the purchaser? How is this done? This is an honest question because it seems counter-intuitive to me. If I can open it up to pour the acid in, it ain't sealed to me.
Steve, the asterisk is to explain proper activation and cycling. Duh.
I think that means you have to call an 800 number to activate the battery (just like a credit card) and then put it on your bicycle and go around the block.
All kidding aside, they are describing a Gel battery rather than an AGM. With both my AGMs I just popped them into the battery box and started the bike, just as the instructions told me.

 

[mike_of_bbg]

This is the way "AGM" batteries from Wal-Mart are, and it made me wary. You get acid with the battery, then seal it yourself.

 

[koolaid_kid]

This is the way "AGM" batteries from Wal-Mart are, and it made me wary. You get acid with the battery, then seal it yourself.

That is a gel battery. There is nothing wrong with gel batteries, btw, they are just not AGMs.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

For the price, I guess it wouldn't be a huge loss if it turned out to be junk.

Just to let you know, I bought a Yuasa AGM battery from my favorite local bike shop (Cycle Rider in Montclair, corner of Central and Holt - great people) 4 years ago. It wasn't exactly cheap at $85 (they are probably a little more expensive nowadays) but it hasn't given me any trouble at all, even after my wreck. It's still going strong.

I hope I just didn't jinx myself. I'm riding up to renobruce's next week.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

I bought this AGM battery.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310323092820&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

The above eBay ad is accurate so far. I can put it on it's side without it leaking. Never tried upside down yet (don't wanna try!).

This battery cannot be opened anywhere. Not even a vent tube hole. It came already charged at 12.93 volts. Had all the nuts and bolts.

All I did was take out out of the box and put it straight onto my bike. No acid added and I didn't even charge it.

Now my bike isn't even running (no engine ) but all of the electronics work nicely!

For example, the headlight.

Although, I have never really used this battery yet, I'm satisfied .

 

[Testarossa]

I'm running a Wal-Mart AGM battery in my KZ1000 at the moment. I wanted a full size battery that I could lay on it's side due to my mono-shock conversion. Yes I had to fill it with acid myself. The fiberglass mat did a nice job of absorbing said acid and it shows no sign of any spill-able liquid inside after the acid is completely absorbed. Yes I had to charge it myself. BTW it has a cap that snaps in place to seal the filler holes after you pour in the acid.

In my application, the battery is flat on it's side, and hasn't leaked a drop in almost a year. It's compatible with the normal charging system, doesn't discharge nearly as much as a lead-acid when stored, and always starts the bike with authority. In short, I'm very satisfied. Only time will tell how long it lasts, but I'm going strong so far.

I don't claim any knowledge of the ebay AGM's but since someone brought up the Wal-Mart batteries, I thought that I would add my experience.

 

[salty_monk]

I was thinking of buying a "Moto Batt" but they are $80 now although I like the idea of having 4 terminals to play with....

I have a Scorpion AGM in the 1000 bought for about $65 - it's been great on my bike but the one in my friends GS750ES developed a leak from a random spot on the middle front side of the casing where there is a moulding relief in the case. This tells me the casing is likely pretty thin....

I'm looking for something for my KLR so vibration resistance is important.

These seem to get good reviews... with more research I have also found them on Amazon as a "Big Crank" brand.
I like the idea of the tapped connectors, save messing with those stupid nuts....

http://www.amazon.com/ReSource-Resource-ETX15L-ETX/dp/B002ZER9P8

 

[posplayr]

Dan, check out this............ AWESOME

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=1448167#post1448167

 

[salty_monk]

Some more info.... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=664944

Any buying links? What part number did you buy?

http://www.stuntsteel.com/lithium-iron-battery.html

If it's a difference of $40 or something I might be tempted but I'm not spring $200 for a battery...

Dan

 

[posplayr]

Some more info.... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=664944

Any buying links? What part number did you buy?

http://www.stuntsteel.com/lithium-iron-battery.html

If it's a difference of $40 or something I might be tempted but I'm not spring $200 for a battery...

Dan

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[Datafive0]

I am a store manager for a battery company here in florida. I can ship all over and would be more than happy to hook up all the GS board members with 2 year free replacement batteries at the cheapest prices. They carry nation wide warranties!

PM me for details.

 

[Testarossa]

You might want to make sure that your charging system is in top form if you choose to go with those nifty Lithium Iron batteries. I found this exchange on a H***A forum whilst researching batteries for my KZ project: http://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/general-discussion-30/r-r-shorai-battery=-epic-fail-24934/

I decided that I would let the market be my guinea pig for a while before I bought one of those Shorai's. Glad I did too. I discovered my regulator had become tired of regulating and I was charging at 17VDC+. Cost me a LED taillight, but that was all. If I had a similar episode with my battery, I would have had to stand there and watch it burn. You aren't getting my battery out without some tools.

 

[Hammered]

The TMS agm battery is the same one I have. Its worked fine. It was the one I had in the bike the day I had my crash and its still fine. I put it on the battery minder each week just to keep it fresh.

 

[posplayr]

You might want to make sure that your charging system is in top form if you choose to go with those nifty Lithium Iron batteries. I found this exchange on a H***A forum whilst researching batteries for my KZ project: http://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/general-discussion-30/r-r-shorai-battery=-epic-fail-24934/

I decided that I would let the market be my guinea pig for a while before I bought one of those Shorai's. Glad I did too. I discovered my regulator had become tired of regulating and I was charging at 17VDC+. Cost me a LED taillight, but that was all. If I had a similar episode with my battery, I would have had to stand there and watch it burn. You aren't getting my battery out without some tools.

I dont know if yoiu read any further.......

http://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...r-shorai-battery=-epic-fail-24934/#post295784

In my reasearch on Lipo4, I have pretty much come to the conclusion that the whole issue would likely have been much worse had I had a lead acid battery installed, at least from a safety standpoint. I am tending to think that the R/R failure was coincidental in the whole issue, and not directly related to the charging characteristics of the battery.

Thanks again! As soon as I get some parts in, I will do some more checking, since I would like to verify all this. I would really like to use the Lipo4 battery, too!
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BTW I have a SERIES Compufire R/R which I would think would be about the safest R/R to use with the Lithium. It tends to regulate pertty tight right at 14.0V + 0.1 - 0.3

 

[Guest]

I am a store manager for a battery company here in florida. I can ship all over and would be more than happy to hook up all the GS board members with 2 year free replacement batteries at the cheapest prices. They carry nation wide warranties!

PM me for details.

May I suggest a thread in the 'GS Parts & Services' section, with some basic info. re. the battery (brand & specs/prices)....your kind offer would get a lot more exposure there.

 

[Guest]

I am a store manager for a battery company here in florida. I can ship all over and would be more than happy to hook up all the GS board members with 2 year free replacement batteries at the cheapest prices. They carry nation wide warranties!

PM me for details.

PM sent. Ye Ole Skunk is in need.