Battery Replacement

mq1991 · 04-16-2016, 01:17 AM

So my battery isnt really holding a charge any more. Do you guys know if this battery will fit?

I tried measuring the current battery, but its hard to know is Amazon's measurements are correct.

http://www.amazon.com/YTX7L-BS-High-...rcycle+Battery

What batteries have you guys used to replace the stocker?

79elco · 04-16-2016, 05:03 AM

I think these folks might be able to help.
https://www.batteriesplus.com/batter...cycle/show-all

lee47512 · 04-16-2016, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mq1991

So my battery isnt really holding a charge any more. Do you guys know if this battery will fit?

I tried measuring the current battery, but its hard to know is Amazon's measurements are correct.

http://www.amazon.com/YTX7L-BS-High-...rcycle+Battery

What batteries have you guys used to replace the stocker?

Did you cross reference with the number on the battery? If that is what came up then yeah it should fit.

2LZ · 04-16-2016, 09:45 AM

I've had good luck with the (N)Everstart's from Wally World. You just have to really follow the directions regarding allowing the proper soak time after filling and don't use over a 1.5 amp trickler when doing the initial charge. I cheated that system once and it didn't last near as long. I think it's because they're filled with shock resistant foam or something.

Azhule · 04-16-2016, 09:52 AM

Might I also suggest getting a multi-stage Battery Tender with a DeSulfate phase, almost every battery that I had that was "dead/dying/wont hold a charge" was due to Sulfate build up on the plates... leaving them charge in 'desulfate mode' overnight has brought back to life almost every battery I have attached it to so far.

3 motorcycle batteries (7ah and 14ah, one made in China, one Japan, one Mexico), 2 riding mower batteries, countless car/truck/automotive batteries, I also recently revived a 8 year old Optima Red Top battery.

I would give 3 to 1 odds that a Battery Tender with a DeSulfate mode will get several more years out of your current batteries

2LZ · 04-16-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

2 riding mower batteries,

Isn't it shocking how much less expensive a huge lawn tractor battery is than a tiny little motorcycle battery? I think the second they put the word "motorcycle" on anything, the price goes up....

mq1991 · 04-16-2016, 02:25 PM

Thanks everyone for your input, I ordered both a desulfator and the new battery. Ill report back on my findings. The battery is half an inch taller than the stocker, but it should JUST clear the airbox. Fingers crossed!

dpl096 · 04-16-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 79elco

I think these folks might be able to help.
https://www.batteriesplus.com/batter...cycle/show-all

We dont have that retailer in my neck of the woods but we do have someone very similar - Battery Specialist - a small chain in the central Illinois area - remanufactured/recycled batteries ...... I've used them on and off for nearly 30 years and cant seem to learn my lesson - Unreliable as a damned politician ! Besides name brand I've had excellent luck with Walmart batteries ...shocking but true!

mjstef · 04-17-2016, 12:06 AM

I read somewhere that a guy was running some sort of Lithium Ion battery in there bike. I personally will go with an Odyssey if i can find one that fits. LOVE them in my plow truck.....

Azhule · 04-17-2016, 01:11 AM

If you get one, do not use a Battery Tender with Desulfate phase on a Lithium Ion Battery, fastest way to kill those expensive Lithium batteries is to attach them to the wrong charger/battery tender (and most if not all of them with a Desulfate mode is the 'wrong kind of charger')

dpl096 · 04-17-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

If you get one, do not use a Battery Tender with Desulfate phase on a Lithium Ion Battery, fastest way to kill those expensive Lithium batteries is to attach them to the wrong charger/battery tender (and most if not all of them with a Desulfate mode is the 'wrong kind of charger')

Thanx for the heads up ! 2 years ago I fried a new battery on a battery tender jr and have blamed it on the battery since ... now I know better ....

mq1991 · 04-20-2016, 10:52 PM

Just a quick update, the battery is toast, one dead cell. The desulfator didnt have a chance :(

The new battery works great on the other hand. It fits the stock battery box differently then the stock battery, but it does fit.

Some extra strapping/padding is recommended though.

Ill grab some pictures if anyone is really interested.

04-16-2016, 01:17 AM	#1
mq1991 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Gurnee, Illinois Posts: 277	Battery Replacement So my battery isnt really holding a charge any more. Do you guys know if this battery will fit? I tried measuring the current battery, but its hard to know is Amazon's measurements are correct. http://www.amazon.com/YTX7L-BS-High-...rcycle+Battery What batteries have you guys used to replace the stocker?
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04-16-2016, 09:45 AM	#4
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,101	I've had good luck with the (N)Everstart's from Wally World. You just have to really follow the directions regarding allowing the proper soak time after filling and don't use over a 1.5 amp trickler when doing the initial charge. I cheated that system once and it didn't last near as long. I think it's because they're filled with shock resistant foam or something. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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04-16-2016, 09:52 AM	#5
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Might I also suggest getting a multi-stage Battery Tender with a DeSulfate phase, almost every battery that I had that was "dead/dying/wont hold a charge" was due to Sulfate build up on the plates... leaving them charge in 'desulfate mode' overnight has brought back to life almost every battery I have attached it to so far. 3 motorcycle batteries (7ah and 14ah, one made in China, one Japan, one Mexico), 2 riding mower batteries, countless car/truck/automotive batteries, I also recently revived a 8 year old Optima Red Top battery. I would give 3 to 1 odds that a Battery Tender with a DeSulfate mode will get several more years out of your current batteries __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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04-17-2016, 01:11 AM	#10
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	If you get one, do not use a Battery Tender with Desulfate phase on a Lithium Ion Battery, fastest way to kill those expensive Lithium batteries is to attach them to the wrong charger/battery tender (and most if not all of them with a Desulfate mode is the 'wrong kind of charger') __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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04-16-2016, 05:03 AM	#2
79elco Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dark Corner, South Carolina Posts: 78	I think these folks might be able to help. https://www.batteriesplus.com/batter...cycle/show-all
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04-16-2016, 02:25 PM	#7
mq1991 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Gurnee, Illinois Posts: 277	Thanks everyone for your input, I ordered both a desulfator and the new battery. Ill report back on my findings. The battery is half an inch taller than the stocker, but it should JUST clear the airbox. Fingers crossed!
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04-17-2016, 12:06 AM	#9
mjstef Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lac Du Flambeau, WI Posts: 804	I read somewhere that a guy was running some sort of Lithium Ion battery in there bike. I personally will go with an Odyssey if i can find one that fits. LOVE them in my plow truck.....
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04-20-2016, 10:52 PM	#12
mq1991 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Gurnee, Illinois Posts: 277	Just a quick update, the battery is toast, one dead cell. The desulfator didnt have a chance :( The new battery works great on the other hand. It fits the stock battery box differently then the stock battery, but it does fit. Some extra strapping/padding is recommended though. Ill grab some pictures if anyone is really interested.
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