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« on: November 13, 2018, 07:24:40 AM » |
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My Valk will be 5 years old next spring, so I think it is time to shop for a new battery. I priced a new OEM battery from the dealer and they want over $160! I know I can do better. Where have you guys found good deals on batteries, and what type/brand did you get?
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mikefromohio
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2018, 01:25:23 PM » |
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I bought a Yusa battery from Power Sport Parts, TX /www.powersportparts.net/ for my 2008 Royal Star Tour Deluxe for $82 last year.
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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2018, 01:53:02 PM » |
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I keep my bikes battery on a trickle charger 24/7. If I'm not riding it's plugged in. My '09 Kawasaki C14 battery lasted 7yrs., before that my '06 Kawasaki ZX-14 lasted 7yrs.. (I knew the people who bought the bikes) I plan on getting 7 yrs. on my Valk battery. We'll see? When it dies I'll buy here > https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/535963ecf87002133496b291/battery |
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Robert
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2018, 01:59:05 PM » |
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I agree with everyone else here, our bikes are kind of unique in that they have a 100 amp alternator and dont use but a tenth of that power. So they put little wear and tear on a battery. I would wait and see before I would replace it. MY bike has 30k miles on it and the battery is still going strong. You could get a lithium battery for about 350.00  https://www.ebay.ca/itm/EarthX-ETX36D-Lithium-PowerSports-Battery-LTX36D-/222213221289 |
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« Last Edit: November 15, 2018, 02:05:56 PM by Robert »
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“Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.”
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Jack B
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2018, 02:54:20 PM » |
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I would buy a Yuasa battery I've had good life from them. I would try and get another year or two out of yours.
I think the Honda brand Yuasa has a better warranty.
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Let’s RIDE
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Kidd
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2018, 05:14:46 PM » |
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Thanks for reminding me , gentleman , I need to get a new battery as I do not want to get stuck away from home . I ain't taking any chances
I want the peace of mind from having a good battery .
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ledany
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« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2018, 01:13:31 AM » |
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I agree with everyone else here, our bikes are kind of unique in that they have a 100 amp alternator and dont use but a tenth of that power. So they put little wear and tear on a battery. I would wait and see before I would replace it. MY bike has 30k miles on it and the battery is still going strong.
 My Valk is 4 years old, 62,000 mls (99,500 km), I ride it every day, no signs of weakness whatsoever and if ever I'd have to buy a new one (in the next century), I'd go for a YUASA YTX-14 BS (YUSA batteries in the US only ?  ) because it is the battery required and it costs less than 70 $. Why bother ? |
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Robert
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2018, 04:00:22 PM » |
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I agree with everyone else here, our bikes are kind of unique in that they have a 100 amp alternator and dont use but a tenth of that power. So they put little wear and tear on a battery. I would wait and see before I would replace it. MY bike has 30k miles on it and the battery is still going strong.
My Valk is 4 years old, 62,000 mls (99,500 km), I ride it every day, no signs of weakness whatsoever and if ever I'd have to buy a new one (in the next century), I'd go for a YUASA YTX-14 BS (YUSA batteries in the US only ? ) because it is the battery required and it costs less than 70 $. Why bother ? Wow I"ve been slacking on the mileage, at one point I was only down 10 k now its 30k at 62k, you are the mileage king.  |
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“Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.”
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ledany
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2018, 10:06:44 AM » |
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No no Robert, I'm no king, I just ride a lot because I have no car !  As you may know, I test rode the new R1250 RT  which is an amazing bike, almost perfect except the dashboard which is obviously obsolete  Fortunately, the 1250 RT is stupidly expensive and I guess that I will keep on the joy riding the Valk !  |
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Kidd
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2018, 10:53:04 AM » |
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I am afraid to test drive one
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Kidd
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2018, 07:24:46 PM » |
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MSRP starts at $18,.6K if you can stay out of the accessories catalog. Good luck with that.
That's not too expensive for a BMW
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ledany
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« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2018, 02:32:07 PM » |
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The lowest price you can get in France is 23,808 $ (21,000 €). Usually you can have a rebate on various accessories (10-15% ha ha) or a decent price for your old BMW or 8% rebate on the MSRP, if you are lucky.  I hate you all |
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dans2014
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« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2018, 06:02:07 PM » |
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I've been using chromebattery on ebay for years and very happy and cheap!!!
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Dan's 2014 Valkyrie
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