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    GS1000G battery suggestions

    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
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    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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      #3
      I went AGM last time, and I'm really happy with it. It holds a charge a lot better than the wet ones.
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        #4
        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

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          #5
          AGM is the go.Absoloodle no doubt about it.Unbeatable cold cranking ability.Cheers,Simon.


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            #6
            Originally posted by simon kuether View Post
            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...

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              #7
              Another vote for the Yuasa YTX AGM battery.
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                #8
                Hey Dan,

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

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                  #9
                  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!

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                    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
                    Last edited by salty_monk; 04-15-2009, 01:46 PM.
                    1980 GS1000G - Sold
                    1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                    1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                    1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                    2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                    1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                    2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

                    www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                    TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                      #11
                      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.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by bwringer View Post
                        Another vote for the Yuasa YTX AGM battery.
                        I have used these on several bikes, no problem.

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