New Battery

[Adirondack Bill]

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?

[zackod]

Original is still going after 24k.  When it's time, this one from Batteries Plus looks good https://www.batteriesplus.com/battery/motorcycle/honda/gl1800-gold-wing-f6b/1800cc/2014/cyl10008    Order online and pickup from store gets 10% off.

[mikefromohio]

I bought a Yusa battery from Power Sport Parts, TX /www.powersportparts.net/ for my 2008 Royal Star Tour Deluxe for $82 last year.

[st2sam]

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

[Robert]

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

[Jack B]

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.

[Kidd]

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 .

[ledany]

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 ?

[Robert]

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. 

[ledany]

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 !

[Kidd]

I am afraid to test drive one

[Kidd]

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

[ledany]

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 

[dans2014]

I've been using chromebattery on ebay for years and very happy and cheap!!!