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[rm@richardmay.net]

On Sun, 11 Jan 2004, Jim wrote:

>Last month I bought a Yuasa sealed battery for my KLR and while the young >shop guy was in the back adding the acid I was reading the instruction >manual. It said that newly activated sealed batteries (all new batteries >I believe) require an initial charge and that if the battery was to be >charged immediately using a charger, the sealing strip should be placed >loosely over the filling holes. After charging is complete the strip is >to be seated and sealed. I pointed this out to the shop guy who complied >with my request to not seat the strip but said he'd never heard that >before :/ The new battery reads over 12.8V and sure does get the starter >spinning. --Jim A-15

You were right and the shop guy was wrong. Freshly-filled wet-cell batteries will be around 60% charge. The battery may never reach its full potential if it's placed into service immediately. That battery should've been charged at one amp or so for several hours. RM

[wjhaynes2]

I need a new battery! What is a good replacement?

[Tumu Rock]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "wjhaynes2" wrote:

> > I need a new battery! What is a good replacement? >

Some will swear by the more expensive sealed AGM batteries (made by Odyssey and others), but I've never had a problem with Walmart replacement batteries and usually get 3-5 years out of them... da Vermonster

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Tumu Rock" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "wjhaynes2" wrote: > > > > I need a new battery! What is a good replacement? > > > > Some will swear by the more expensive sealed AGM batteries (made by > Odyssey and others), but I've never had a problem with Walmart > replacement batteries and usually get 3-5 years out of them... > > da Vermonster >

I have similar experience with Fleet Farm flooded batteries. By contrast, my Yuasa AGM batteries have been lasting about a single season.

[Jeff Saline]

On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:33:08 -0000 "wjhaynes2" writes:

> I need a new battery! What is a good replacement?

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> I use a Wally World slosh battery. I'm going on my third season with it. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Click for VA loan resources and rate quotes. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2QL249gAH0B73YlBqnd9cpgxUM9QNciYb1LtG4nq7R1ifkQ/

[Jim Douglas]

Tumu Rock wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "wjhaynes2" wrote: > > > > I need a new battery! What is a good replacement? > > > > Some will swear by the more expensive sealed AGM batteries (made by > Odyssey and others), but I've never had a problem with Walmart > replacement batteries and usually get 3-5 years out of them... > > da Vermonster > >

How much was the WalMart battery as I spent like $72.00 which I thought was terrible!

[Jeff Saline]

On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:26:20 -0600 Jim Douglas writes:

> > > How much was the WalMart battery as I spent like $72.00 which I > thought was terrible!

<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><> Jim, I think I spent $35 two seasons ago. Last spring a guy was passing through and needed a battery and paid about the same. There was an additional $9 deposit required that was refunded when you brought in an old battery. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Lose up to 20 lbs in one month with a new diet. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1mBf3E4jjmAAsoUMBKxCyDo261UZk3Ag3ZxwoIK8LK6PvXu/

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

At 2:27 PM +0000 12/22/08, Jud Jones wrote:

>--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Tumu Rock" wrote: >> >> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "wjhaynes2" wrote: >> > >> > I need a new battery! What is a good replacement? >> > >> >> Some will swear by the more expensive sealed AGM batteries (made by >> Odyssey and others), but I've never had a problem with Walmart >> replacement batteries and usually get 3-5 years out of them... >> >> da Vermonster >> > >I have similar experience with Fleet Farm flooded batteries. By >contrast, my Yuasa AGM >batteries have been lasting about a single season.

I agree, the Walmart battery works for me for 3 - 4 seasons, if I watch the water level and keep it on a charger when not in use for longer than a month. However, my sole Yuasa AGM lasted me just short of 5 years (getting ready to swap it out now) and was totally maintenance-free. It even went for 3 months last winter sans charger and the bike started right up. In conclusion, batteries are good. Mark

[The Reverend]

Odyssey PC525 if I remember right. wjhaynes2 wrote:

> I need a new battery! What is a good replacement? > > >

[nakedwaterskier]

Is it worth saving 30 dollars? Hell no. I would rather not take my seat off and side panels off 3 extra times a year!