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    GS 1000 battery caput

    Well he conventional lead acid battery for the 1000 has taken her last starter for a spin.

    I want to go with the sealed AGM so theres no more acid leak scale stuff. So whats the majority vote for the best size to replace with. Got a part number for a good replacement? What companies are good to deal with?
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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    #2
    hasn't this subject been covered numerous times before?
    1978 GS1085.

    Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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      #3
      well I have used search with such things a AGM...Sealed battery..etc etc. I may have missed it, but I hadn't seen any specific part numbers for any AGM batteries..I assume the newer AGM part numbers aren't gonna be the same as the stock YT14L that is in there now...am I correct to assume this?

      I ask because I sure am not a "battery " expert.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #4
        typed "agm battery" in search and found this on 1st page........

        The GSResources Forums
        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=209316&highlight=agm+battery&page=2
        1978 GS1085.

        Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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          #5
          $100.00 for the one in Cliffs link...will copy and search for the company George listed. I don't have much experience with replacing the lead acids with the sealed AGMs. Usually just take a bad one in for the same replacement, but I don't like the white stuff that always seems to start the corrosion.

          Goona remove and repaint the battery box before a new battery goes in too.
          Last edited by chuck hahn; 06-30-2013, 01:40 PM.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #6
            Found these guys....

            Clicked on SUZUKI..not many models listed but then again my 750 and the 1000s all have the same battery.

            The one I was interested in lists for $63.80. It the second one down when I clicked on GS1000.


            Motorcycle Archives
            http://www.batteryplex.com/motorcycles.cfm
            BatteryPlex is your source for discount Motorcycle Batteries. BatteryPlex provides new power sport motorcycle batteries for all makes of bikes. Our power sport motorcycle batteries are available in sealed AGM, high performance, as well as in the standard flooded type. All of our batteries are guaranteed and of the highest quality. Choose from battery manufacturers such as Motocross, Odyssey, GS, Yacht and Westco. Thank you for choosing BatteryPlex as your source for motorcycle batteries!
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #7
              Motobatt seems to be as expensive as the one Cliff linked up too...

              SUZUKI GS1000 (1978-1982) - 1000CC - SUZUKI - MotoBatt Motorcycle
              http://www.motobattbatteries.com/motorcycle-battery/suzuki/1000cc/suzuki-gs1000-1978-1982.html
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              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                Hi Chuck
                Last year I bought one from advanced auto. They looked it right up for a replacement for my 81 750 L.
                Most any auto/tractor/battery store should be able to look up your old battery number and fit you a replacement.
                It was a extreme magna power, from power sports.
                The model was ETX15L, you may use a different battery in your bike.
                !It cost me around $20 more then a regular battery and I have been very happy with it.
                Beside the fact that it will not spill, it will hold a charge for a very long time. My bike sat all winter and a good part of the spring this year due to work being done without much money to get it done, and the battery still had enough charge to get her started without a choke cable and just prime and turning over for a bit.
                To me it was a great spend on the extra $20 bucks and for anybody that does not get a chance to ride much they would be even happier.
                I hope this helps some.
                Andy ツ

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                  #9
                  Cost is the issue right now for me..I have used this battery in all the bikes...swap inti whatever one I choose to ride.

                  But its old and just has the last heartbeats used up. So another one is needed and I don't want to be without a bike based on an exorbinant price to replace it either.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #10
                    Chuck , go with these guys. I have bought a few batteries from them and they are a great price and last just as long as the expensive ones. I know others that say the same that recommended them to me.

                    Error Page | eBay
                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/YTX14AHL-BS-Motorcycle-Battery-for-SUZUKI-GS1000-1000CC-78-82-/271182616687?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f23be586f
                    David
                    1998 Suzuki Bandit
                    1978 GS750 gone but not forgotten
                    1978 GS1000 - gone
                    1981 GS850 - gone

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