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« on: March 21, 2016, 02:15:13 PM » |
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I know there is only like 3 battery makers and I've always just got a YUASA or BIKE MASTER brand because the local shop sells them but I found one called FIRST POWER and has the same cold cranking amps and even the same part number for $36, has anyone tried it? All the reviews are good.
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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2016, 02:35:25 PM » |
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Fer 36 bucks WHY not?  We are all test dummies here and if I needed one I'd giver er a whirl fer that amount of scratch.  Give it a shot and let us know iffin it's good or bad!  RIDE SAFE. |
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Gideon
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2016, 03:18:45 PM » |
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WOW, What a price !!!
I just replaced my battery with a Duracell Ultra (Duragm-14) sealed - maintenance free from Battery Plus. It has higher cranking amps than stock YUSA.
However, it cost a $100 with a $10 rebate.
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2016, 03:21:03 PM » |
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But by that logic, might wanna keep a spare in the saddle bag for a few months, just in case...
Still cheaper than most
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2016, 07:44:42 PM » |
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Cheap isn't always good. Tried to save a few dollars over a Yuasa and got two batteries at Walmart. (two Valks) Bought the batteries one year apart. First one failed before the two year mark. Went back to Yuasa, from a bike dealer. Same thing with the second one in the other bike, didn't last two years. Only buy a Yuasa battery from a M/C dealer. You may see a Yuasa on the shelf at Batteries Plus, but they are not the same. The manager at a Batteries Plus told me this. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2016, 03:51:46 AM » |
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I'm sold on yuasa , its my 5th summer on my my valk and it was in it when I bought it . Just put a yuasa in my Ducati and before with a bikemaster it has always had a little trouble starting in cooler weather . The bike master only lasted 2 summers .
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2016, 10:42:51 AM » |
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I have had good luck with Walmart batteries. I replace them after 4 years whether they need it or not. This one is 3 years in the bike and strong as the day it was installed
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2016, 12:03:07 PM » |
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I have had good luck with Walmart batteries. I replace them after 4 years whether they need it or not. This one is 3 years in the bike and strong as the day it was installed
3 yrs on mine also. they are made by one of the top battery makers.  |
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jdp
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2016, 01:35:35 PM » |
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Well I got the first power battery, I'll keep you posted on how it hold up, supposed to be made by YUASA anyway
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2016, 03:44:40 PM » |
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Well I got the first power battery, I'll keep you posted on how it hold up, supposed to be made by YUASA anyway
NAPA works good for me. Expensive but good strong battery  |
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