MN Blue,
It's probably a Yuasa....
For a cheap battery it isn't uncommon to see two years on a
battery before you just can't get anymore out of it. My Dad's 2002
Harley FLHTC just had its factory battery replaced. However - he keeps
it in a warm garage on a battery maintainer. (My Nighthawk sits
outside under a shade tree in my driveway and still starts
better!!!!!!! He really doesn't like that part)
If a battery gets let go without charge / proper
maintenance - it shortens the life severely. I would suggest cutting
your losses before it goes completely and you wind up with a dead
ride.
I purchased an Energizer from Sam's Club this time around,
only downside, it is not a maintenance free one so I have to keep
checking water levels and such.
Good luck!
-Joey
On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Minnesota Blue <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I think the battery on my 83 650 is giving out on me. Like an idiot I
> let it dry up this winter. Slowly brought it back to life with
> charging and distilled water and it has been doing the job. However,
> I think letting it dry up is finally cathing up. I was just wondering
> what the average life span for a battery is on these bikes? I am sure
> many people have very diffrent experiences, but I imagine there is a
> certain amount of consistency. I bought this current battery in the
> fall of 2008. I purchased it from the Honda dealer (Yusa? Can never
> remember the proper name). With the weak charging system on these
> motorcycles I am curious if it wears out a battery faster than most
> bikes.
>
> Thanks!
>
> MN Blue
>
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