Replacement batteries
06-30-2014, 01:49 PM
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Replacement batteries
Total noob question. All of my other bikes are much older, and use the standard wet battery. This '04 hawk that I have procured still has the original battery in it, but it is on its way out. I've started searching and found a few batteries, but the prices varied and I'm unsure of the quality of some. Any suggestions? I know I'm after an AGM or gel type, and I don't want to spend $200 on a battery.
06-30-2014, 04:43 PM
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06-30-2014, 08:21 PM
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I've seen a slick Nicad replacement that tweety builds but I don't recall what he got for them. They are pretty trick at about 1/3 the size and unbelievably lightweight but quite capable of twisting a Hawk to life. There maybe a thread on here that references them, or you maybe able to PM him for details.
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06-30-2014, 09:18 PM
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I always go for a ytx14bs instead of the stock 12 but I require it to start my bike after sitting overnight out in minus 5*F.
It can be squeezed in and does help. Its just a tad taller.
Yuasa is the biggest name but I have not seen them outlast cheaper batteries. Check around ebay since you can get awesome deals on batteries that dont ship with acid but its only $8 at an autoparts store.
It can be squeezed in and does help. Its just a tad taller.
Yuasa is the biggest name but I have not seen them outlast cheaper batteries. Check around ebay since you can get awesome deals on batteries that dont ship with acid but its only $8 at an autoparts store.
07-01-2014, 02:12 AM
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Check out batterystuff.com. I don't work for them or anything but I've purchased a bunch of batteries from them over the years for project bikes, etc. Here's a Superhawk battery for $56 with free shipping and a 1 year warranty. Best thing about this place in my experience has been the customer service. Think over the years they've replaced 2 different batteries under warranty. A few simple tests over the phone and a replacement was on it's way.
YTX12-BS Battery | Scorpion 12 Volt Motorcycle Batteries
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YTX12-BS Battery | Scorpion 12 Volt Motorcycle Batteries
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07-01-2014, 03:56 AM
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07-01-2014, 07:18 AM
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buy this 627740 - BikeBandit.com
It's the same stock battery, but in OEM( not for SH) package.
I replaced the original battery in my 2001 SH in 2012 with 50k miles. S
It's the same stock battery, but in OEM( not for SH) package.
I replaced the original battery in my 2001 SH in 2012 with 50k miles. S
07-01-2014, 09:26 AM
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buy this 627740 - BikeBandit.com
It's the same stock battery, but in OEM( not for SH) package.
I replaced the original battery in my 2001 SH in 2012 with 50k miles. S
It's the same stock battery, but in OEM( not for SH) package.
I replaced the original battery in my 2001 SH in 2012 with 50k miles. S
07-01-2014, 10:32 AM
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