Duracell Ultra

[smbke]

Had to replace my battery today. Shopped around for a great battery for a fair price but I wasn't going to Pep Boys or Autozone.
Looked at the Scorpion Stinger LiFePo4 lithium ion battery but for $230.00, I passed.

All the dealers had Yuasa batteries but the warranty is now only 6 months! Some people said that an extended warranty could be purchased but that only extended to 1 year. If I'm going to pay $100 plus for a battery they should stand behind it for at least a year!

I had read a lot about the batteries from Batteries + and heard that their Xtreme Permaseal batteries were made in China and not very good. I noticed that they were advertising Duracell Ultra batteries on their website. http://www.batteriesplus.com/t-motor...batteries.aspx

I didn't know Duracell made motorcycle batteries. I investigated.

What I found convinced me to buy one. Duracell automotive and powersport batteries are made in USA by East Penn Manufacturing Co. out of Lyon Station, PA. and distributed by Ascent Battery Supply in Hartland, Wisconsin. American made. I like it! They also come with a 2 year full replacement warranty, better than pretty much everybody. The fact that I paid less than the foreign made Yuasa and got 4 times the warranty was just icing on the cake!

[ray2]

Was going to replace my battery when the time comes to do so with the OEM Yuasa brand that came with my bike. After reading your post not so sure. Like to buy USA when possible.

[recumbentbob]

The Yuasa. Batteries are made in the usa. At least mine was. They are coming out with a new model that has impressive specs.

[plumber63]

Originally Posted by ray2

Was going to replace my battery when the time comes to do so with the OEM Yuasa brand that came with my bike. After reading your post not so sure. Like to buy USA when possible.

This always is funny to read since we ride Japanese Bikes.

[ray2]

Originally Posted by recumbentbob

The Yuasa. Batteries are made in the usa. At least mine was. They are coming out with a new model that has impressive specs.

Did not know Yuasa batteries were USA made. Thay are good batteries. Never have had any trouble with them.

[ray2]

Originally Posted by plumber63

This always is funny to read since we ride Japanese Bikes.

Does not take much to entertain some people.

[smbke]

Originally Posted by recumbentbob

The Yuasa. Batteries are made in the usa. At least mine was. They are coming out with a new model that has impressive specs.

I stand corrected. Seems motorcycle batteries are the only ones they DO make in the states.

[smbke]

Originally Posted by recumbentbob

The Yuasa. Batteries are made in the usa. At least mine was. They are coming out with a new model that has impressive specs.

Bob. The Yuasa GYZ does look impressive but no info on the warranty. The reason I went with the Duracell was because of the 2 year full replacement warranty at a lower price.

[joeincalif]

Originally Posted by smbke

Had to replace my battery today. Shopped around for a great battery for a fair price but I wasn't going to Pep Boys or Autozone.
Looked at the Scorpion Stinger LiFePo4 lithium ion battery but for $230.00, I passed.

All the dealers had Yuasa batteries but the warranty is now only 6 months! Some people said that an extended warranty could be purchased but that only extended to 1 year. If I'm going to pay $100 plus for a battery they should stand behind it for at least a year!

I had read a lot about the batteries from Batteries + and heard that their Xtreme Permaseal batteries were made in China and not very good. I noticed that they were advertising Duracell Ultra batteries on their website. http://www.batteriesplus.com/t-motor...batteries.aspx



I didn't know Duracell made motorcycle batteries. I investigated.

What I found convinced me to buy one. Duracell automotive and powersport batteries are made in USA by East Penn Manufacturing Co. out of Lyon Station, PA. and distributed by Ascent Battery Supply in Hartland, Wisconsin. American made. I like it! They also come with a 2 year full replacement warranty, better than pretty much everybody. The fact that I paid less than the foreign made Yuasa and got 4 times the warranty was just icing on the cake!

went to their web site and only saw the Xtreme Permaseal batteries . What is the number of the Duracell you bought?
What is the CCA of the battery?
I have been looking at this one. Ut has 270 CCA.
http://www.batterymart.com/p-YTX20CH...lassic-battery

[dgconstable]

The warranty sucks on bike batteries.. Good catch on that one.

[recumbentbob]

Originally Posted by smbke

Bob. The Yuasa GYZ does look impressive but no info on the warranty. The reason I went with the Duracell was because of the 2 year full replacement warranty at a lower price.

I don't think the gyz is out yet. I've used Yuasa batteries for years never had a bad one or had a warranty issue. (Knock on wood)....

[Deweychop]

I went with a Battery Tender lithium battery. I WILL NEVER own any other kind of battery as long as they continue to make these. Prices have come down a lot on them

[recumbentbob]

Originally Posted by Deweychop

I went with a Battery Tender lithium battery. I WILL NEVER own any other kind of battery as long as they continue to make these. Prices have come down a lot on them

Why

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by plumber63

This always is funny to read since we ride Japanese Bikes.

You have a point.

I once heard a union support or tell me how he buys American and supports the unions and everyone should do the same. Then he drove away in his Honda I have a picture of it. If I weren't on my I-Pad I would post it. Hilarious! He gets ticked when I bring it up, but I cannot resist.


To the OP, sounds like a battery to check into when I need one.