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« on: February 24, 2014, 09:52:19 AM » |
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Ok here we go again! I currently have a Yuasa YTX14BS in the Interstate with no added electronics. the battery is about 5 years old and not holding a charge like she should? I can get another one on Amazon for $69.38 and free shipping. my question is there a better option out there with more than the 200 CCA for about the same money? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2014, 10:17:21 AM » |
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Do a Google Search and you will come up with a lot of options.
I usually buy my batteries from Interstate Battery.
Have had real good luck with them.
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2014, 10:33:46 AM » |
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Look up the epsom salt converson for the battery. I personally have not tried it, but will at the first chance I get. A friend of mine did it to golf cart batteries several years ago and all five are still good. It saved him about $600.00 .
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fudgie
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2014, 12:08:49 PM » |
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I get my batteries at Wal-mart. I'll be on my 3rd one from there if this one is ready.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2014, 12:23:26 PM » |
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There are two Yuasa's for our Valk, regular... and one with additional CCAs.
This was just discussed on here with part numbers a week or so ago.
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mustang071965
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2014, 12:42:13 PM » |
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true gel from big master. both me and my dad switched to it. has 2 year warranty. never has failed to work. 4 years now.
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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2014, 02:56:21 PM » |
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I just bought a Yuasa YTX14H-BS from Amazon. I have not installed it yet, but it has more CCA then the YTX14-BS.
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2014, 04:14:02 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2014, 09:20:39 AM » |
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My experience.
I think the best of the two batteries, the standard and high performance,
is the standard battery.
It will last longer than the high performance and the bike does not
require the high performance battery.
Sometimes better is not actually "better". True in this case.
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2014, 04:29:58 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2014, 06:18:56 PM » |
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It would be interesting to see how the "Made in China" battery stacks up against the Yuasa (which was made in the USA) for the long haul.
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« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2014, 09:54:30 AM » |
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Did it come with a separate acid pack? *** |
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« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2014, 06:18:10 PM » |
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It would be interesting to see how the "Made in China" battery stacks up against the Yuasa (which was made in the USA) for the long haul.
My made in China battery lasted like a year or something. But that's just an anecdote. I have a made in USA Yuasa now. -Mike |
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Hoosiervalk
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« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2014, 07:48:59 AM » |
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Does anyone else have a opinion about the standard YUASA YTX14BS lasting longer than the high output YTX14HBS that Ricky-D had mentioned?
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2014, 09:02:11 AM » |
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Does anyone else have a opinion about the standard YUASA YTX14BS lasting longer than the high output YTX14HBS that Ricky-D had mentioned?
For what it's worth, this is from VTX Owners Assoc board "I did call Yuasa, and they said there is no reduced life with the increased CCA. The increased CCA is accomplished by increasing the number of lead plates. The plates are the same, just more of them.... Sounds good to me
MikeB." |
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« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2014, 09:06:40 AM » |
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Thanks MikeB that gives me enough info to go with the extra cca and see what happens?
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« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2014, 09:28:02 AM » |
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Does anyone else have a opinion about the standard YUASA YTX14BS lasting longer than the high output YTX14HBS that Ricky-D had mentioned?
What they do is increase the surface area of the lead plates, which will make them produce more amperage on demand,, but the cost is, the plates are not as robust as standard, so they will deteriorate more quickly in the environment they live in,,, equals decreased battery life in most cases. As was mentioned,, the standard battery produces more than enough amperage for a Valkyrie. |
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« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2014, 09:29:13 AM » |
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The increased CCA is accomplished by increasing the number of lead plates. That's the exact reason I say they are not as long lasting as the standard battery. The increased plate count in the HP battery is only achieved by making the plates smaller/thinner. Note that the physical dimensions and characteristics are identical for the two different batteries. Concurrent with the law of diminishing returns. You don't get something for nothing! *** |
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« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2014, 09:41:37 AM » |
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Hey guys that makes a lot of sense! now I will rethink this through again? here in Northern Indiana Time is on my Side before I have to make this decision!!! Thanks Again
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« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2014, 09:51:10 AM » |
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Had some no name battery in mine when I bought her. Could NOT find a date of manufacture anywhere on that battery. When my alt crapped out I figured-new battery. Found an American made Yuasa on flea bay for just under 70 bucks delivered and my dealer price matched.  Came to me dry with the acid pack. After installing acid had it on a trickle charger a smidge over 24 hours. And B T W-the dealer price WOULD have been just south of $100.00. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #20 on: February 28, 2014, 12:04:06 PM » |
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So this question about battery life in the regular and high performance (HP) battery has me interested. I did call Yuasa and spoke with their technical support. The regular battery has 6 cells with 9 plates/cell for a total of 54 plates. The HP battery has 11 plates/cell for 66 plates, thus more CCA. The plates ARE different in the two batteries. The tech assures me the extra cells do not decrease life. I can not find support on the internet for the theory that extra plates decreases life. " Sulfation" is the culprit that can be accelerated by many things including high ambient temperature such as in the desert. Overcharging, allowing battery to remain in partially discharged state, etc. If anyone can provide me with a link confirming and explaining why a HP battery would have a shorter life or increased rate of sulfation I would appreciate it. I recently replaced the YTX14BS with the high performance YTX14HBS at minimal increased cost. http://www.yuasabatteries.com/motor_battery.php |
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