GS1000G battery suggestions

[salty_monk]

My G has never let me down so far (touch wood) but I've noticed that the battery is getting tired & as such I guess is probably working the charging system hard.

So... suggestions please. The one in there is a "reasonable" wet battery but nothing special & has done me well for 2.5 years (it was quite new but TPO put it on there not me). So I'm guess it's 3 years old & it would probably push to at least another 6 months use at a guess but I don't want to push my luck.

My Skunk has a cheapy walmart on it, much newer though but maybe I'll buy in Bulk....

What's everyone using?

Anyone used this place? http://www.bikebatts.com

Dan

 

[Steve]

Price seems reasonable from bikebatts. I only compared the AGM battery that is in my wife's bike. Bikebatt has it for about $70, and that's about what I paid for it at Batteries Plus. I just looked at Batt Plus and see that the battery is on sale for $63 (that's 10% off).

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[Big T]

I went AGM last time, and I'm really happy with it. It holds a charge a lot better than the wet ones.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. salty_monk,

I sprung for a Yuasa AGM battery from a local shop, for $80. It's been going strong for 2 years. (Let's hope I didn't jinx myself.)

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Guest]

AGM is the go.Absoloodle no doubt about it.Unbeatable cold cranking ability.Cheers,Simon.

 

[80GS1000]

AGM is the go.Absoloodle no doubt about it.Unbeatable cold cranking ability.Cheers,Simon.

+1, AGM is the place to be. You can even run a smaller than stock AGM battery to save a bit of weight. My 1000 with the 1100cc piston kit and lumpier than stock cams has no issues starting off an AGM battery designed for a GSXR 750 which trims about 5 pounds off the curb weight...

 

[bwringer]

Another vote for the Yuasa YTX AGM battery.

 

[Nessism]

Hey Dan,

What happened to that battery from the 1000GL? No fit?

 

[MelodicMetalGod]

A very timely thread. My 550ES is up for a new battery. Looks like there's no question as to what juice box to get.

Thanks!

 

[salty_monk]

Hey Dan,

What happened to that battery from the 1000GL? No fit?

I still have it but it won't fit, too tall & I'd have to do some wiring work to reverse the terminals.

I still have it charged & on the shelf if you find a use for it....

Guess I'll have a look around for an AGM. Is the model numbering system the same as the wet batteries? (I might pick one up for a 550E at the same time).

Dan

 

[Alan Schlosser]

I'll say this again, and you can laugh if you want. I just bought my second WalMart Ever Start. The first one lasted since 2001. Of course it stays in the basement (with the bike) over the winter and I keep a trickle charger on it. But, for $36.00 and the past history of the first one, why not try it again.

 

[gsgeezer]

Another vote for the Yuasa YTX AGM battery.

I have used these on several bikes, no problem.