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    GS1150E battery question

    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

    ???????????????????????????????????
    Current stable:

    85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
    87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
    99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
    15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon

    http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._Avatar1_1.jpg

    #2
    My streetbike 1150 has the YTX14AH-BS & it works great. Ray.

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      #3
      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

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        #4
        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!!!!
        Current stable:

        85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
        87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
        99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
        15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon

        http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._Avatar1_1.jpg

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          #5
          What I've found, YB14L-B2S JC Whitney
          1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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            #6
            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
            Battery Family: YuMicron
            Battery Type:
            SYB14L-B2 (disc. use YB14L-B2)
            Discontinued when stock is depleted, use YB14L-B2. Sensor must be disabled
            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

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              #7
              Me too

              Originally posted by 83GS1100E_Tornado View Post
              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!!!!
              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.\\/
              1980 GS1100E....Number 15!

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                #8
                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
                1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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