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02-10-20, 01:59 PM | #1 |
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Replacement Battery
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The stock battery is no longer holding charge on my 2000 SV650 Curvy. What is the consensus on replacement batteries? Thanks, |
02-10-20, 02:43 PM | #2 |
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Re: Replacement Battery
Consensus? That's optimistic of you.
The stock battery is a Yuasa YT12A-BS. I have bought a lot of stuff from ebay but I wouldn't buy an inexpensive battery from there, unless it was from a respected dealer. (sportsbikeshop springs to mind). Personally I wouldn't buy a Lithium battery - they are lighter but can have cold weather issues and require a different (or up to date) battery tender. they do not like being overcharged. I've read good things about Motobatt but not used one myself but probably will when my present battery bites the dust.
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02-10-20, 05:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: Replacement Battery
Liked my Motobatt, always handy to have the extra terminals to hook up any accessories
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02-10-20, 05:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: Replacement Battery
Never had a single issue with Yuasa in cars or bikes, wish I could say the same for some other brands I have tried....
Try Tayna battery, good prices and fast delivery.. https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-b...uasa/yt12a-bs/
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02-10-20, 06:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: Replacement Battery
+1 for a replacement Yuasa.
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02-10-20, 07:27 PM | #6 |
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Re: Replacement Battery
I've had Varta , Bosch and Yuasa - Yuasa is without a doubt the best.
I also buy the 14 size IIRC . Extra CCA
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03-10-20, 09:51 AM | #7 |
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Re: Replacement Battery
I have a Motobatt
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motobatt-...gAAOSw~G9bywcM but am keeping it as a spare at the moment and have been running/testing a cheap Battery from Tanya batteries which has now been on a year and no problems, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PTX9BS-Su...wM05eeGSa#rwid
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03-10-20, 11:51 AM | #8 |
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Re: Replacement Battery
I recently fitted a new Yuasa YTZ14S in my 2001 curvy. the last one lasted 10 years, including a 2 year long lay up when it was only charged occasionally. It is only 5mm taller than the standardYT12A-BS but produces 230CCA v 175CCA. Some people throw away the document tray to accommodate the extra height but it's much better to peel off the thick piece of foam, that rests on the top of the battery, and replace it with a thinner piece.
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05-10-20, 01:11 PM | #9 |
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Re: Replacement Battery
Hi,
Thanks for the help guys. In the end I purchased a stock spec battery from sportsbikeshop. Thanks, |
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