>From everything I've been told, MC batteries don't take kindly to fast
chargers. Much better to use a slow one. The battery will love you for it.
Regards,
Henry S. Winokur
94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF,
Nationally Certified Riding Instructor
West Bethesda, MD USA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf
> Of Crisler, Jon
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 10:37 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Hey Jon!
>
>
> $69 ? Thats a good price for a retailer stocking item.
>
> My last Yuasa GRT also lasted only 2 years, but I did not know
> about waiting
> 30 minutes after putting in the acid. (RTFM huh ?) I slapped the fast
> charge on it within a few minutes of the acid being put in.
>
> This time I waited 12 hours before charging !!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 10:32 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: Hey Jon!
>
>
>
> That's okay! One of my best friends is the local Kawasaki/Yamaha dealer
> here in G'boro. He doesn't usually carry many batteries, but he had a
> YTX14-BS on the shelf from Interstate battery! I've been a fan of
> the Yuasa
> GRT in the past but the one I've had in my GTS lasted only 2 years after
> the original lasted 6!! I know that proper initial preparation
> and charging
> is THE most important part of a batteries life and Interstate is an
> EXCELLENT brand for automotive batteries. Anyway, I did a little research
> on the Interstate motorcycle batteries and guess what? They are made FOR
> Interstate by..................YUASA!!! Too funny! So, I'll get
> to dump the
> acid into the cells, wait 20 minutes, let the cells breath for 30 minutes,
> check the level, then put it on my trickle charger overnight to ensure a
> nice long life! I got the battery for $69 which is cool since I get it
> tonight and I'm able to contribute to my buddies business.
>
> Thanks anyway,
>
> Kevin
>
>
>
>
> Sorry, no, I wound up using it because the other battery was
> getting really
> weak. I did not know how weak it was until I left the key in the on
> position for about 3-5 minutes, and it killed the battery.
>
> I got it from Comp Access., I think the total cost for the GRT was about
> $60.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 8:51 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Hey Jon!
>
> Jon,
> You wouldn't happen to have that Yuasa GRT still spare on your shelf
> would you?
>
> Kevin L. Hawkins
> Internet Systems Analyst
> VFS Internet Services
> (336) 332-3826
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