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GS1150E battery question

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Just picked up a couple of 85 GS1150E's, trying to figure out the battery I need, they are not in my garage yet, so I can't check. I've looked on the web and have come up with about 4 sets of numbers, which one do I need?

GTX14AH-BS
CBTX12
S14L-B2
XT14L-B2

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Cooking with electrons!

Cooking with electrons!

Hi Mr. 83GS1100E_Tornado,

Or you could use the Yuasa YB14L-B2. I would suggest an equivalent AGM maintenance-free battery like Mr. rapidray uses.

The numbers will vary a little according to the manufacturer, amperage, style, etc. GTX14AH-BS is PowerMax, S14L-B2 is Superior, etc.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Doesn't this model bike have some sort of battery level sensor in it? I just called a local shop and they didn't have one in stock, I guess I could always run without it. If I remember correctly, my 83 GS1100E had the same sensor in it, I just connected the wire lead to a positive source, and it made the light go out!!!!
 
Hi Mr. GS1100E_Tornado,

The information below is from Yuasa's webpage. Apparently the "S" means "sensor" but the replacement battery has none. Hense the "Sensor must be disabled" disclaimer.

Suzuki - GS1150E, S 1983-1986 1150cc
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Battery Family: YuMicron
Battery Type: SYB14L-B2 (disc. use YB14L-B2)
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Discontinued when stock is depleted, use YB14L-B2. Sensor must be disabled
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This battery includes a sensor.
Voltage: 12
Capacity: 14
Dimensions: 5.3125" x 3.5" x 6.5625"
Weight: 7.6 lbs.
Metric Dimensions: 134mm x 89mm x 166mm
Metric Weight: 3.4 kg
Acid Volume: 30.4
Amps: 1.4

I think I'd rather keep the sensor circuit if I could. I'm sure there are other manufacturers with a direct compatible replacement. I'll shut up now. 8-[

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Me too

Me too

83GS1100E_Tornado said:
Doesn't this model bike have some sort of battery level sensor in it? I just called a local shop and they didn't have one in stock, I guess I could always run without it. If I remember correctly, my 83 GS1100E had the same sensor in it, I just connected the wire lead to a positive source, and it made the light go out!!!!
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That's exactly how mine was wired when I bought it and I inquired about it a week, or so, back on the forum!!! I couldn't figure out why it had been wired that way and then it suddenly came to me between beers....

The battery on the bike was not maintenance free but I'm guessing that the previous one was. Soooooo, I changed the wiring around and plugged in the sensor and it works perfectly.\\:D/
 
Sorry, looks like I put the "S" on the wrong end of the #. But the good news is JC Whitney still shows the SYB14L-B2 for appx. $46
 
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