Battery finally died

deadant · 06-24-2011, 12:10 PM

Well I guess its time. I've been trying to make it another summer on the battery but it just isn't going to happen. I was going to ride the bike to work yesterday, got the jacket and helmet on turned on the key, and the fuel pump sounded different. When I hit the starter switch it just clicked. Already ordered a new one from my car mechanic buddy. The battery is coming from CarQuest. Not sure of the brand yet, but he said its the type of battery the can be installed at different angles and I don't have to worry about leaks. Doesn't sound like a gel though. Most CarQuest batteries have a 3 year coast to coast warranty. He's giving it to me at his cost of $82.00. I pick it up Monday and hopefully get to do some riding.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-24-2011, 07:57 PM

Hate to hear the battery quit on you. Glad you have another one on the way.

**ringadingh** · 06-24-2011, 08:13 PM

It sounds like an AGM battery, Thats the best to install since the acid won't leak out.

**Top Cat** · 06-24-2011, 10:11 PM

If it is the original battery in that 2004 I would say you got your moneys worth. :)

anchornomad · 06-24-2011, 10:45 PM

Steve, interesting information on the batteries. AGM sounds like the way to go. Read up on it on the Wikpedia and definitely a must for cold weather applications and great for motorcycles. "quote" A VRLA battery (valve-regulated lead-acid battery) is the designation for low-maintenance lead-acid rechargeable batteries. Because of their construction, VRLA batteries do not require regular addition of water to the cells.[1] VRLA batteries are commonly further classified as:
Absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery. Good information. thanks Dennis

04kaw1500 · 06-26-2011, 09:08 AM

I just replaced my battery in my 04 before it started causing me trouble .I replaced it with a interstate AGM I got from my dealer at A cost of $82.00 that must be the going price.

06-24-2011, 12:10 PM	#1
deadant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dickinson, ND Posts: 341	Battery finally died Well I guess its time. I've been trying to make it another summer on the battery but it just isn't going to happen. I was going to ride the bike to work yesterday, got the jacket and helmet on turned on the key, and the fuel pump sounded different. When I hit the starter switch it just clicked. Already ordered a new one from my car mechanic buddy. The battery is coming from CarQuest. Not sure of the brand yet, but he said its the type of battery the can be installed at different angles and I don't have to worry about leaks. Doesn't sound like a gel though. Most CarQuest batteries have a 3 year coast to coast warranty. He's giving it to me at his cost of $82.00. I pick it up Monday and hopefully get to do some riding. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-24-2011, 07:57 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Battery finally died Hate to hear the battery quit on you. Glad you have another one on the way. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-24-2011, 08:13 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Battery finally died It sounds like an AGM battery, Thats the best to install since the acid won't leak out. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-24-2011, 10:11 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Battery finally died If it is the original battery in that 2004 I would say you got your moneys worth. :) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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06-24-2011, 10:45 PM	#5
anchornomad Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Evansburg, Alberta Canada Posts: 293	Battery finally died Steve, interesting information on the batteries. AGM sounds like the way to go. Read up on it on the Wikpedia and definitely a must for cold weather applications and great for motorcycles. "quote" A VRLA battery (valve-regulated lead-acid battery) is the designation for low-maintenance lead-acid rechargeable batteries. Because of their construction, VRLA batteries do not require regular addition of water to the cells.[1] VRLA batteries are commonly further classified as: Absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery. Good information. thanks Dennis __________________ FREEDOM ISN'T FREE *2007 Nomad Black & Titanium - Dennis -Evansburg, Alberta Canada KawaNOW #01721 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-26-2011, 09:08 AM	#6
04kaw1500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 155	Battery finally died I just replaced my battery in my 04 before it started causing me trouble .I replaced it with a interstate AGM I got from my dealer at A cost of $82.00 that must be the going price.
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