Time for a new battery
03-10-2010, 08:39 PM
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Time for a new battery
My stock battery has been working well since 1999 - yes, it's 11 years old [I use a Battery tender religiously]. Anyway, it finally gave up the ghost, so I went shopping for a new one, and lookie what I found. Normally a 14 series battery is too tall to fit in our battery box, but I seem to have found a loophole I just found a great replacement battery, that is cheaper than stock, and better in every way
Stock: 12 Volt, 6.5 Ah, 60 CCA
ETX14: 12 Volt, 12 Ah, 200 CCA <=== and fits in the stock battery tray!!!!
Local purchase:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...GRPBATTAM2____
Cheaper:
http://www.abatterystore.com/commerc...d=442686900082
Even though it says it's a 14 series battery which is nominally taller than a 12, it fits even under the stock battery cover. It is about 1mm taller than the stock battery with the same width and depth and the box includes black plastic spacers to make it fit in 14 sized applications. AND ITS AGM...It's essentially a motorcycle sized Optima. The only catch is you have to bend one of the tabs on the factory battery connectors because the new one is shaped slightly different.
Stock: 12 Volt, 6.5 Ah, 60 CCA
ETX14: 12 Volt, 12 Ah, 200 CCA <=== and fits in the stock battery tray!!!!
Local purchase:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...GRPBATTAM2____
Cheaper:
http://www.abatterystore.com/commerc...d=442686900082
Even though it says it's a 14 series battery which is nominally taller than a 12, it fits even under the stock battery cover. It is about 1mm taller than the stock battery with the same width and depth and the box includes black plastic spacers to make it fit in 14 sized applications. AND ITS AGM...It's essentially a motorcycle sized Optima. The only catch is you have to bend one of the tabs on the factory battery connectors because the new one is shaped slightly different.
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03-10-2010, 10:16 PM
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I went to walmart and got mine. Still working but i was stupid and not read the instruction on how to install it and it blew acid on my frame which suck hahaha but good battery i just snap the battery lid off and fit it in.
03-11-2010, 11:40 AM
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Whoah, where do I start.. Dude follow the links, I found an AGM battery that fits, installed it, and liked it.
03-12-2010, 05:48 AM
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It will be interesting to see how it works out for you. Was it lighter, heavier or same weight?
03-12-2010, 07:25 AM
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Actually the Yuasa factory battery for the 97-01 is the YTX-12BS which is 12V/10Ah/180CCA and the 01-> is the YTZ-12S which is 12V/11Ah/210CCA...
Which ever works... Putting the newer in the older bike is a bit snug with the battery tray lid, but a bit of convincing makes the lid close...
Which ever works... Putting the newer in the older bike is a bit snug with the battery tray lid, but a bit of convincing makes the lid close...
03-12-2010, 07:46 PM
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Yeah, y'all are right about the spec thing, I posted a link without really reading it. Anyway, my *real* point is that the one I bought was a 12 sized battery that had spacers to fit in a 14 hole. Plus the fact that there was no acid to muck about with...
03-14-2010, 11:44 AM
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I just put a Motocross Brand in. It's advertised as a Yuasa private lable house brand. It looks identical to the Yuasa I had. Hopefully it will last as long but for what I paid I don't care.
http://www.tristatebattery.com/produ...roducts_id=767
Tri-state batteries is local to me so I payed $45 picked up.
http://www.tristatebattery.com/produ...roducts_id=767
Tri-state batteries is local to me so I payed $45 picked up.
03-14-2010, 12:52 PM
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I just put a Motocross Brand in. It's advertised as a Yuasa private lable house brand. It looks identical to the Yuasa I had. Hopefully it will last as long but for what I paid I don't care.
http://www.tristatebattery.com/produ...roducts_id=767
Tri-state batteries is local to me so I payed $45 picked up.
http://www.tristatebattery.com/produ...roducts_id=767
Tri-state batteries is local to me so I payed $45 picked up.
Very cool thank you for the response.
03-14-2010, 01:17 PM
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wow! that is too high. I bought a Yuasa for 77.00 from our local dealer a year back. A google search for prices, you will definitiely find em for less. Also there are different brands cheaper, but as far as quality, I can't attest to.
03-27-2010, 05:18 AM
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My stock battery has been working well since 1999 - yes, it's 11 years old [I use a Battery tender religiously]. Anyway, it finally gave up the ghost, so I went shopping for a new one, and lookie what I found. Normally a 14 series battery is too tall to fit in our battery box, but I seem to have found a loophole I just found a great replacement battery, that is cheaper than stock, and better in every way
Stock: 12 Volt, 6.5 Ah, 60 CCA
ETX14: 12 Volt, 12 Ah, 200 CCA <=== and fits in the stock battery tray!!!!
Local purchase:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...GRPBATTAM2____
Cheaper:
http://www.abatterystore.com/commerc...d=442686900082
Even though it says it's a 14 series battery which is nominally taller than a 12, it fits even under the stock battery cover. It is about 1mm taller than the stock battery with the same width and depth and the box includes black plastic spacers to make it fit in 14 sized applications. AND ITS AGM...It's essentially a motorcycle sized Optima. The only catch is you have to bend one of the tabs on the factory battery connectors because the new one is shaped slightly different.
Stock: 12 Volt, 6.5 Ah, 60 CCA
ETX14: 12 Volt, 12 Ah, 200 CCA <=== and fits in the stock battery tray!!!!
Local purchase:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...GRPBATTAM2____
Cheaper:
http://www.abatterystore.com/commerc...d=442686900082
Even though it says it's a 14 series battery which is nominally taller than a 12, it fits even under the stock battery cover. It is about 1mm taller than the stock battery with the same width and depth and the box includes black plastic spacers to make it fit in 14 sized applications. AND ITS AGM...It's essentially a motorcycle sized Optima. The only catch is you have to bend one of the tabs on the factory battery connectors because the new one is shaped slightly different.
03-27-2010, 05:48 AM
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Yep... The battery on the early years is a good bit taller, about 10-15mm i believe... So you will have a hard time getting the lid on there... Either cut it off or if you can still return the battery...
03-27-2010, 08:01 AM
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Oooh, Sorry, I guess I was under the mistaken impression that all of the battery boxes would be the same.
In mine, it was hella tight, and a heatgun would have helped, but it fit. Are you sure you took off the 2 plastic spacers on the bottom of the battery? They are on there pretty good.
In mine, it was hella tight, and a heatgun would have helped, but it fit. Are you sure you took off the 2 plastic spacers on the bottom of the battery? They are on there pretty good.
03-27-2010, 06:29 PM
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So far I removed the two spacers on the bottom of the tray, and the two that are tucked up under the lid.. STILL won't fit. I will fab something with a sheet of ABS and maybe a black felt gasket, or something. I don't think it will be that hard. It still sits below the two lid-closure tab holes, so I can design something that will work. The things so tall the bottom of the seat pan prolly'll hold it down!
The spacers that they send with the battery almost look like I can make something out of them... and I will save the lid and just make a new hinge when I re-up the next time... Don't feel like paying for the return shipping and restocking fee... It's all good!
The spacers that they send with the battery almost look like I can make something out of them... and I will save the lid and just make a new hinge when I re-up the next time... Don't feel like paying for the return shipping and restocking fee... It's all good!
03-28-2010, 02:18 PM
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cycle gear gives lifetime guarantees on their best battery. I think I originally paid about $90 five years or so ago. Once the battery will no longer take a charge, just take it in, hand it over, and walk out with a new one, no hassles. That's a great deal.
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