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    Sealed battery for my bike

    Does anyone know if there is a maintenance-free or sealed battery for my bike. I have a 1979 GS550L. The current battery in the bike is a XT10L-A2 (Batteries Plus replacement for YB10L-A2). Last time I was at batteries plus, the guy told me there was not a maintenance-free model of my battery. Does anyone know if there IS a maintenance free model? I'm sure there is, but I want to make sure it's a good brand too. Any recommendations?
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    #2
    There are AGM batteries that fit right in. Batteries plus sells them, as do many others.


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      #3
      Motobatt....
      Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

      1981 GS550T - My First
      1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
      2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

      Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
      Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
      and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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        #4
        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
        There are AGM batteries that fit right in. Batteries plus sells them, as do many others.
        I am looking for the same AGM replacement battery for my '85 550E...

        I haven't found one yet that was the same height as the YB10L-A2 battery.

        The only AGM I've found was about an inch taller.
        '85 GS550L - SOLD
        '85 GS550E - SOLD
        '82 GS650GL - SOLD
        '81 GS750L - SOLD
        '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
        '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
        '82 GS1100G - SOLD
        '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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          #5
          Originally posted by hikermikem View Post
          I am looking for the same AGM replacement battery for my '85 550E...

          I haven't found one yet that was the same height as the YB10L-A2 battery.

          The only AGM I've found was about an inch taller.
          Same here!
          It must be a not very common size.

          Eric

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            #6
            Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
            Motobatt....
            You guys aren't listening, so I'll repeat what cowboyup said...

            Motobatt!



            Motobatt's MB10U should do the trick nicely.

            Here's where I bought the Motobatt in my KLR650. These things are VERY nice, and have extra terminals.

            MotoBatt MB10U
            http://www.impactbattery.com/motobatt-mb10u.html
            Replaces YB10L-A2, YB10A-A2, UT10L-A2 and more...Standard 2 Year Warranty!
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              #7
              Thanks Guys!! I'm listening now
              '85 GS550L - SOLD
              '85 GS550E - SOLD
              '82 GS650GL - SOLD
              '81 GS750L - SOLD
              '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
              '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
              '82 GS1100G - SOLD
              '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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                #8
                I don't think it's an extremely common size. Walmart doesn't have one at all. Batteries Plus only has their own brand, and not sealed.

                I like this Motobatt one. I'll make sure to look at both the AGM and the Motobatt ones to make sure I get the best battery for where I live.

                I also found these TruGel ones. Anyone tried them before?

                What I am really looking for is the battery that will give me the most life in Phoenix, where it very commonly gets into the 110s in the summer. Rain and salt are not issues, so corrosion is unlikely to be an issue.

                Thanks again!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by bbytes View Post
                  I like this Motobatt one. I'll make sure to look at both the AGM and the Motobatt ones to make sure I get the best battery for where I live.
                  The MotoBatt one is an AGM type battery... free shipping too!
                  '85 GS550L - SOLD
                  '85 GS550E - SOLD
                  '82 GS650GL - SOLD
                  '81 GS750L - SOLD
                  '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
                  '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
                  '82 GS1100G - SOLD
                  '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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                    #10
                    I have the same exact size battery as you and am using a Motobatt that sits perfectly in my battery box. I love it.
                    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                    1981 GS550T - My First
                    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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