I typically get 4-6 years on a motorcycle battery. My 93 GTS lasted until
2000 with the original battery, which I replaced with another Yuasa sealed
battery.
My previoyus bike was a 1988 Suzuki Katana 1100, in which I put in a Yuasa
sealed battery in 1993. The bike was stolen in 1995, so I do not know how
long the battery would have gone.
I have put cheap "Champion" brand batteries into my Yamaha Waverunner, and I
usually only get 2 years out of them, probably due to lack of use. I have
found that those batteries get fooled by my automatic charger, and I have
"cooked" the water out of two of them so far. However, I have no idea WHY I
keep buying them for the Waverunner instead of a better battery.
-----Original Message-----
From: George C. Paramithas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 7:26 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Battery question
This is the first sealed battery I have ever used and it only lasted 2.5
years even though my maintenance is....lets just say A+.
I called Yuasa today for a pro opinion and 2.5-3 years is the official life
expectancy of their battery. So much for the sealed and thus longer lasting
theory. Actually I think it's the other way around and for various reasons
but that's for another time. And as for maintenance free, not true. You are
supposed to charge a battery once a month to ensure appropriate operation.
It's not the money per say, it's the money vs. use that's pissing me off.
I've had cheap batteries last 5 years but glorious, expensive Yuasa made it
sound like I was nuts for expecting more than 3 years of life out of their
product. Food for thought!
George
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brandon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: Battery question
> George C. Paramithas wrote:
> > Auto zone said $63 plus tax,
>
> Yeah, unfortunetaly, that's about right. But then, I believe over the
> years, motorcycle batteries, (and parts in general), have been WAY over
> priced for what you get. I suppose that's part of the joys of owning a
> motorcycle. ;^)
>
>
> > Does a GTS need a sealed battery or can one go with a non-sealed type?
>
> Well, there are several trains of thought here. The biggest one is that
> sealed batteries last much longer and require no maintaince. Considering
> the 'delicate' nature of the venerable electrical system of the GTS, I
> would think that you wouldn't want to 'scrimp' in this area. Save that
> for tires and oilers. ;^)
>
> I was also going to say that the 'spill quotion' of the sealed battery
> is lower, which would be a help for those ocassional 'tip-overs'.
> However, I don't think that that is necessarily true. Although I have
> never it seen leak when my bike was, uh, laying down to sleep. Yeah,
> that's it. DOH!
>
> There may be more on this...watch this last for updates!
> (hehehee...couldn't help myself.)
>
> Brandon
>
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