oh, crap.

[John Biccum]

I've been running a PC545 for almost 11 months now, (12,594 miles). It has been trouble free and dependable. I run a heated vest and grip heaters and have seen no issues. Mine was $64 delivered UPS.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Zbornik" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 14:34 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] batteries > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] batteries >> Do any of you have any battery recommendations? >> You usually get what you pay for. I'll probably buy a Yuasa. >> Any input? >> > > ====I have no knowledge of past KLR battery reformations and only monitor > the list for waiting for a black, > camo, military green or I find another environmentally pleasant color, or > until I give in to civilized colors;) > However, the battery question interests me, as that has been a nemesis > over the years, being dropped through the > decades in more than one unknown location with what I thought was a > new/fresh battery. Battery > science/improvement is a revolution to me! I still use a 'tender' 100% of > the time and now can find and run > only sealed, AGM batteries for all of my cycles. The Vmax groups and > others have really settled in on such > batteries as Hawker's Odyssey PC680 for the Max. The 680 has been very > successful in the Max withstanding > severe heat from the headers, a lot of vibration/movement, holding charge > many, many times over liquid/acid, > etc. I was wondering if there was a similar one that fit the KLR, > http://www.batterymart.com/p-ODY-PC545.html > and found the PC545. I would be interested if anyone has run the 545 in > the KLR and the results. Regards, Z > > > > > *****All outgoing email & attachments are scanned with updated Norton > Antivirus***** > ****From American's Hometown, Mark Twain's Hometown****] > Barry Zbornik, Hannibal, Missouri > Primary Email: iowaz@... > Secondary Email: iowaz@... > Real Motorcycles: > http://www.angelfire.com/ia/z/sitemap.html > 2003 Yamaha R6: Silver, Yoshimura RS-3 Titanium slip-on and more. > 2001 Yamaha FZ1: Black, GYRT Slip-on & Ivan's Jets, plus extras, FZ1OA. > 1995 Yamaha Vmax: Red, Hindle, suspension and other mods, VMOA 169. > 1985 Honda V65 Magna: Black, Kerker, oil and suspension mods, SabMag. > ****Go Iowa, Go Cyclones, Go Peacocks, Go Cardinals**** > > > > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Barry Zbornik" wrote: ***** > ****From American's Hometown, Mark Twain's Hometown****] > Barry Zbornik, Hannibal, Missouri > Primary Email: iowaz@s... > Secondary Email: iowaz@h... > Real Motorcycles: > http://www.angelfire.com/ia/z/sitemap.html > 2003 Yamaha R6: Silver, Yoshimura RS-3 Titanium slip-on and more. > 2001 Yamaha FZ1: Black, GYRT Slip-on & Ivan's Jets, plus extras, FZ1OA. > 1995 Yamaha Vmax: Red, Hindle, suspension and other mods, VMOA 169. > 1985 Honda V65 Magna: Black, Kerker, oil and suspension mods, SabMag. > ****Go Iowa, Go Cyclones, Go Peacocks, Go Cardinals**** Hey, Barry, what is up with Jim's Ribs in Louisiana, MO? Last time I was through there, Jim had died, and his wife, who had left him to move to Iowa, had beat it back down to take over the rib shack. Is she still doing it? My routing decisions often depend on whether I can get ribs for lunch in Louisiana, although the ride from Hannibal is worth it anyway.

[Barry Zbornik]

====I want to thank everyone for responses on the Odyssey 545 for the KRL as:

> I've been running a PC545 for almost 11 months now, (12,594 miles). It has been trouble free and dependable. > I run a heated vest and grip heaters and have seen no issues.

got a Odyssey PC545MJ battery for my KLR650 in Sept. '04.

> It hasn't been a long time, but so far no problems. No water or any thing to worry about. Cranks the bike up > even after setting a long time. There supposed to be very tough & reliable. I mounted it on its side w/the > terminals to the left.

=====I was interested if it was working okay in the KRL because the 680 seems to be outstanding in the Vmax. Barry, what is up with Jim's Ribs in Louisiana, MO? Last time I was through there, Jim

> had died, and his wife, who had left him to move to Iowa, had beat it back down to take over the rib shack. Is > she still doing it? My routing decisions often depend on whether I can get ribs for lunch in Louisiana, > although the ride from Hannibal is worth it anyway.

=== The Rib place was not open my last fall ride down the Mississippi to Louisiana. Do not think it will reopen (: But with warmer weather approaching, I make that ride often because of scenic, curvy Hwy 79. Regards, Z *****All outgoing email & attachments are scanned with updated Norton Antivirus***** ****From American's Hometown, Mark Twain's Hometown****] Barry Zbornik, Hannibal, Missouri Primary Email: iowaz@... Secondary Email: iowaz@... Real Motorcycles: http://www.angelfire.com/ia/z/sitemap.html 2003 Yamaha R6: Silver, Yoshimura RS-3 Titanium slip-on and more. 2001 Yamaha FZ1: Black, GYRT Slip-on & Ivan's Jets, plus extras, FZ1OA. 1995 Yamaha Vmax: Red, Hindle, suspension and other mods, VMOA 169. 1985 Honda V65 Magna: Black, Kerker, oil and suspension mods, SabMag. ****Go Iowa, Go Cyclones, Go Peacocks, Go Cardinals****

[Ian Francisco]

I had two yellow four-pole AGM batteries fail in the KLR. One failed hundreds of miles from home. I bought a regular dependable "slosh" battery which is still doing its job. I don't know if it's the KLR vibrations or charging system or if they were just bad batteries but AGM did not last for me. -- ian http://www.scarletfuries.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 electrical problems. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/message/204139;_ylc=X3oDMTJyN3RqMm92BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzQ4ODM4NQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUxMjYyNjIEbXNnSWQDMjA0MTM5BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzEzMjU2Njc2ODA-> Posted by: "Ronald Criswell" roncriswell2@... roncriswell@... http://profiles.yahoo.com/roncriswell@...> Tue Jan 3, 2012 8:52 am (PST) I guess my electrical question about my Concours was my battery. I put a new one in and everything seems fine now. I found the receipt for the old battery in my tool box. I just wonder why it went out at about a year and a half??? It was a maintenence free AGM type. Criswell [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[eddie mauri]

OK, I know that I will suffer howls of hate for saying this, but, I have abandoned the "maintenance free" batteries and gone back to the slosh type. I seem to get a better life out of the slosh's. The biggest problem with the slosh's is keeping then hydrated while running long an hard during the heat of the summer. Eddie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[ron criswell]

I am beginning to think you are right. Plus they are cheaper. Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Jan 5, 2012, at 7:17 AM, eddie mauri wrote: > OK, I know that I will suffer howls of hate for saying this, but, I have abandoned the "maintenance free" batteries and gone back to the slosh type. I seem to get a better life out of the slosh's. The biggest problem with the slosh's is keeping then hydrated while running long an hard during the heat of the summer. > > Eddie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Blake El Explorador]

I've got to chime in here and say while the jury's out for me, I'm already wary of AGM - mine died on me after a couple of months for no discernible reason. That said, Yuasa's support was stellar and a few days after contacting them I had my new battery. CC: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com To: eddiebmauri@... From: roncriswell2@... Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 08:51:51 -0600 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: batteries I am beginning to think you are right. Plus they are cheaper. Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Jan 5, 2012, at 7:17 AM, eddie mauri wrote: > OK, I know that I will suffer howls of hate for saying this, but, I have abandoned the "maintenance free" batteries and gone back to the slosh type. I seem to get a better life out of the slosh's. The biggest problem with the slosh's is keeping then hydrated while running long an hard during the heat of the summer. > > Eddie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud]

AGM batteries have not impressed me as superior to the slosh type. Some seem to last, others die young and suddenly. None has lasted as long as my most successful slosh batteries. Their one clear advantage is that they will not spill when (not "if") you tip your bike over.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ron Criswell wrote: > > I am beginning to think you are right. Plus they are cheaper. > > Criswell > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 5, 2012, at 7:17 AM, eddie mauri wrote: > > > OK, I know that I will suffer howls of hate for saying this, but, I have abandoned the "maintenance free" batteries and gone back to the slosh type. I seem to get a better life out of the slosh's. The biggest problem with the slosh's is keeping then hydrated while running long an hard during the heat of the summer. > > > > Eddie > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[markharf]

I've had just one AGM battery, but that's because it's never failed in four years/85k miles. I bought it because the OEM battery needed frequent tending in warm weather, without which it died. I suppose there are differences, some attributable to magic. Mark

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ian Francisco wrote: > > I had two yellow four-pole AGM batteries fail in the KLR. One failed > hundreds of miles from home. I bought a regular dependable "slosh" battery > which is still doing its job. I don't know if it's the KLR vibrations or > charging system or if they were just bad batteries but AGM did not last for > me. > -- >

[Jeff Khoury]

I've had no problems with my AGM either and It's 2+ years and 25,000+ miles into its life. I really hate slosh batteries, tending, checking and if you dump your bike on the trail, acid spilling all over your bike, weeping out the vent tube, etc. BUT: I almost never buy the cheapest available. I get them from a reputable company that deals in quality stuff, and I've never had a problem.

----- Original Message ----- From: "markharf" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2012 8:35:49 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: batteries I've had just one AGM battery, but that's because it's never failed in four years/85k miles. I bought it because the OEM battery needed frequent tending in warm weather, without which it died. I suppose there are differences, some attributable to magic. Mark --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Ian Francisco wrote: > > I had two yellow four-pole AGM batteries fail in the KLR. One failed > hundreds of miles from home. I bought a regular dependable "slosh" battery > which is still doing its job. I don't know if it's the KLR vibrations or > charging system or if they were just bad batteries but AGM did not last for > me. > -- >