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Best battery for the buck?

Started by Capt. Speedo, Mon 07, May 2018, 14:51:59

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Capt. Speedo

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?
Speedo

RainMaker

Get the Yuasa or a Glas-mat battery.  Cheaper is not better.


2005 BMW R1200 GS
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1998 Valkyrie Tourer
1981 GL1100I GoldWing
1972 CB500K1

Disco

A Yuasa lasting only 35 months seems unusual.  I recommend another Yuasa + a battery tender.
2000 Bumblebee Tourer, 98 Yellow & Cream Tourer, 97 Rescue blower bike
22 CRF450RL, 19 BMW R1250RT
78 CB550K, 07 Helix
71 MT50 Trailhopper


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franco6

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
Enjoy the ride!

RainMaker



2005 BMW R1200 GS
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1998 Valkyrie Tourer
1981 GL1100I GoldWing
1972 CB500K1

Disco

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.
2000 Bumblebee Tourer, 98 Yellow & Cream Tourer, 97 Rescue blower bike
22 CRF450RL, 19 BMW R1250RT
78 CB550K, 07 Helix
71 MT50 Trailhopper


VRCC 27,916                  IBA 44,783