Time to Replace Battery-With What?

[hammer]

I just tested my battery and it is getting a little weak. I was looking at the Yuasa ot Motorcross YTX20CH-BS. They have the same specs and I think they are made on the same assembly line.

I have used NAPA before with good success but what are others using and where did you source them?

[MAS Tequila]

Stay away from Batteries Plus. The one I bought there lasted about 14 months and a buddies in a 99 last under 12 months.

MT

[dank]

I went to my local dealer and replaced mine "in kind' when the time came. Price was reasonable, just a tad higher than on line, but I got it right away. Good dealer, and I figure he needs to eat to. Besides, more selfishly, I want him around for the things I can't get done on-line.

[cactusjack]

Stay away from Batteries Plus. The one I bought there lasted about 14 months and a buddies in a 99 last under 12 months.

MT

Now you tell me. I bought one from Batteries Plus a few months ago. We'll see how it goes.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

The battery is something you have to depend on, might as well spend the extra and make sure you are getting a good one. Yuasa is a good battery and of course the original equipment battery. When the time comes I will probably just go with the original.

[Bdog]

Hammer..how many kms. or time do you have on your battery? Mines an 07 and seems to work well still but have thought of getting a new one..just because of its age. How much can. for the yusa?..John

[schoeney]

I have a 2003 1500 with original Yuasa battery....still working but I think I will replace it now. Amazon has the YUASA for $79.95

[jasonc32amg]

I just replaced mine with a Bikemaster to be on the safe side. I think 5 years is pushing it for a battery.

I found this:
http://gpbikesforum.com/showthread.php?109-Good-Battery-Bad-Battery-test-off
I already have the Bikemaster...we'll see how she holds up.

[hammer]

Thanks all. Yes Schoeney, that's the one I was looking at. I have 38,000K Bdog.
The battery is by no means gone but as it gets weaker, I think it starts to overwork the stator to keep it charged so I prefer to replace it soon as a preventative maintenance item.

[chainsaw]

I use a gel battery from Westco Batteries. Have used several in different bikes. Great battery and good service, fast shipping.