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Author Topic: Best battery for the buck?  (Read 3935 times)
Capt. Speedo
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« on: May 07, 2018, 12:51:59 PM »

My Yuasa YTX 14BS is 35 month old and needs replacement.
I see them for around $73 and I know I will get another 36 months
But I also see a similar rated Mighty Max for $38.
Anybody have experience with these or other less expensive brands?
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RainMaker
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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2018, 03:49:06 AM »

Get the Yuasa or a Glas-mat battery.  Cheaper is not better.
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2018, 11:36:30 AM »

A Yuasa lasting only 35 months seems unusual.  I recommend another Yuasa + a battery tender.
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franco6
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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2018, 11:25:49 AM »

the yuasa on the tourer lasted a year, the gel lasted two years ,got a new one for the I/S ,bike master, $73 . I haven t had much luck with the trickle chargers and am still looking for a decent product. The wallyM battery on the ST lasted 5 years but just gave up! tickedoff  lol
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2018, 12:28:20 PM »

https://www.batteriesplus.com/battery/motorcycle/honda/gl1500-valkyrie/1500cc/1999/cyla16bsxta

10% off if ordered online.
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2018, 07:16:52 PM »

There was a Yuasa of unknown vintage in the bike when I bought it in August '07.  I replaced it 49,000 miles later in March '12 with a AGM from Batteries Plus.  That one got replaced 50,500 miles later in August '17 with a Yuasa.
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