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Correct gel battery?

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I have a 1981 gs850g and I have been nursing the old battery too long. I want to replace it with a maintence free gel type.
Anyone have recomendations as to what brand and also the correct number please?
 
motorcyclebatteriesusa.com I did a Buyer Review on them a Few Months ago, Very Pleased.:-D
 
Thank you- Their price $67.75 including shipping- Is this a good price?
 
semerm said:
Thank you- Their price $67.75 including shipping- Is this a good price?
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Considering You Don't have to Mess with Acid and it's Totally Maint. Free Yes, it's a Great Deal. I was amazed at the Difference it Made in My 850, I hope You get the Same Result!\\:D/
 
Just get it, install it, stop worrying about it, ride the he!! out of the bike, and enjoy it.

Good price quoted. Get it and forget it. Just keep it clean, wipe off the dust once in a while, make sure the terminals stay clean.
 
I went to the local Yamaha dealer and found a Deka maintenance free for 45.00. Call around.
 
mixongw said:
I went to the local Yamaha dealer and found a Deka maintenance free for 45.00. Call around.
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If You're Not Buying a New Bike, The Yammy Dealer Here is about as Friendly as a Rabid Porcupine!:shock:
 
semerm said:
I have a 1981 gs850g and I have been nursing the old battery too long. I want to replace it with a maintence free gel type.
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Gel types are fantastic. If you're very frugal, however, you can use a gel type battery from a UPS, an uninterruptible power supply. Go here: http://www.aventrade.com/batteries.html and find out which battery fits your battery holder. Then get the highest rated battery that fits.

It's worked on many bikes. Make sure to tape up the leads though. To forget this is a bad, bad thing when the positive lead bumps up against the metal frame.
 
ThatGuyChuck said:
Gel types are fantastic. If you're very frugal, however, you can use a gel type battery from a UPS, an uninterruptible power supply. Go here: http://www.aventrade.com/batteries.html and find out which battery fits your battery holder. Then get the highest rated battery that fits.

It's worked on many bikes. Make sure to tape up the leads though. To forget this is a bad, bad thing when the positive lead bumps up against the metal frame.
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????

How much money does this save you? Aren't those UPS's made for computers? I'll stick with a gel motorcycle specific battery.
 
Jethro said:
How much money does this save you? Aren't those UPS's made for computers? I'll stick with a gel motorcycle specific battery.
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A suitable gel-cell battery from this place is generally 1/3 the price of a Official Motorcycle Gel-Cell battery.

These batteries aren't *made* for computers, they're simply used in them and many other applications.

You don't need a motorcycle specific battery for your bike, you simply need a battery. There are many riders at the electronic shop where I work, and we've found that appropriately sized gel-cel batteries from this place cost about as much (or less) than standard (non-gel) motorcycle batteries from other places.

A gel-cel battery with an appropriate voltage/amperage rating is the same as most any other gel-cel battery. They all work.

(The link posted above is a reputable company that makes a good battery. I'm sure there's crap batteries out there, like in any industry, but the above ones are worthwhile.)

$26 for a sealed motorcycle battery? I'm there.
 
TPT said:
would a gel battery outlast an acid type?
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Generally the answer is yes. They are sealed so they don't evaporate or need fluid added, ever. And if your bike tips over, acid doesn't leak out. (It happened to me once, and it's quite annoying.)
 
ThatGuyChuck said:
A suitable gel-cell battery from this place is generally 1/3 the price of a Official Motorcycle Gel-Cell battery.

These batteries aren't *made* for computers, they're simply used in them and many other applications.

You don't need a motorcycle specific battery for your bike, you simply need a battery. There are many riders at the electronic shop where I work, and we've found that appropriately sized gel-cel batteries from this place cost about as much (or less) than standard (non-gel) motorcycle batteries from other places.

A gel-cel battery with an appropriate voltage/amperage rating is the same as most any other gel-cel battery. They all work.

(The link posted above is a reputable company that makes a good battery. I'm sure there's crap batteries out there, like in any industry, but the above ones are worthwhile.)

$26 for a sealed motorcycle battery? I'm there.
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Electrically, sure, there's no problem. However, the plastic case is noticeably thicker and tougher on a battery intended for use in motorcycles.

I've replaced gel cells many times in various pieces of equipment, as well as many motorcycle batteries. I'd much rather use the one with the thicker, more vibration-resistant case in my bike.
 
You need a Yuasa YTX14AHL or equivalent

Specifications

Non-spillable AGM battery
12 Volt 14 amp hour 200 cold cranking amps
Replaces YB14L-A2, YB14L-B2, 12N14-3A
5 5/16"L x 3 1/2"W x 6 9/16"H
 
bwringer said:
Electrically, sure, there's no problem. However, the plastic case is noticeably thicker and tougher on a battery intended for use in motorcycles.
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You made me curious, so I brought out a non-motorcycle specific gel-cel like the one I wrote about out to the garage to take a look. Though I understand all batteries may be made a little differently, the gel-cell felt and appeared more sturdy than the "Bike Master" battery currently in the 1985 GS450.

bwringer said:
I've replaced gel cells many times in various pieces of equipment, as well as many motorcycle batteries. I'd much rather use the one with the thicker, more vibration-resistant case in my bike.
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THAT I completely understand. Peace of mind is worth a lot in my book. I'll happily pay more for something that won't make me nervous. However, due to years of good results from my boss (electrical engineer and motorcyclist) and good results from others, I'm not uncomfortable enough to spend the extra $40 to get a sealed motorcycle specific battery. I understand that many won't think the same as me.
 
Batteries for ups , etc I have dealt with require a certain charging voltage which can be different from wet or automotive type batteries. check this out.
 
Motorcycle and UPS Batteries are AGM, NOT Gel Cell

Motorcycle and UPS Batteries are AGM, NOT Gel Cell

The title of this thread uses "gel cell" as a generic term for a valve regulated SLA (sealed lead acid) battery. Gell cell is an older technology than AGM (absorbed glass mat) and is used primarily on large capacity batteries. An AGM battery is better than a gell cell. It can be charged a higher voltages and current than a gell cell, thus is faster to charge. A gell cell can be damaged if the charging voltage is not appropriate.

Sealed motorcycle batteries are using AGM technology. If the specs on any of these UPS batteries mentioned in this thread are checked, they should be AGM also. I wouldn't buy a gel cell battery if an AGM were available.
 
would a gel battery outlast an acid type?
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I agree with others here, they do last longer, which (if you keep the bike) makes them very competively priced. You get what you pay for.
I wonder if Optima makes a motorcycle battery? They are an AGM type & I use them exclusively in my Diesel VW's. The fact that they do not leak acid is reason alone for me to purchase.

-Scott
 
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