06-27-2021, 10:44 AM | #1 |
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Battery Opinions
I'm starting the process of making my XR250 street legal and making a parts list of everything I need. Since the electrical system is very basic ( kick start only) I don't think I will need too much of a battery. I want a AGM battery and as small as I can get so I can cram it in under the seat. My question is, Have you bought a good AGM battery that you would recommend that's on the cheap and is relatively small in size? Thanks
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06-28-2021, 09:21 AM | #2 |
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I put this battery in my HAWK over a year ago April and it comes off the trickle charger at 13 volts no issues. It was smaller than the original battery and I had to add some foam to fill the battery box.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I put this one in my Magician and ditto, no problems so far. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...itle?ie=UTF8&p I think a good trickle charger is mandatory to maximize these small batteries life so I buy one of those too along with the battery. A few deep discharges and these small batteries are likely toast. |
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06-28-2021, 09:53 AM | #3 |
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I got this one for the TBR7, thus far it works.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 China Rider 27 is likely right, a few good discharges on these inexpensive batteries and likely does them in. I also use a trickle charger on any battery when parked and not driven daily. |
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06-28-2021, 01:15 PM | #4 |
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06-28-2021, 06:32 PM | #5 |
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Thanks guys for the input!
I have used the chrome battery before and it was excellent! I haven't tried the Zipp battery before but looks good. I think I'm going with the Weize that Chinarider uses, mainly because I found a perfect size I think. I am going with this one https://www.amazon.com/Weize-YTZ10S-...NsaWNrPXRydWU= I will put the battery inside of the small apache case that Harbor freight sells, on the rear fender. It should work good
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06-29-2021, 08:48 PM | #6 |
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The Harbor freight solar batteries are super impressive and they are AGM.
me and my brother use the 35AH version for everything, even starting my 1991 4runner 3.0. They make a 10Ah version that I will be putting on my bike ASAP only like 1/4" bigger than stock battery. I suggest you give them a go. |
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06-29-2021, 09:17 PM | #7 |
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Alternative option would be no battery at all and just run a bridge rectifier and a capacitor for DC power for said lighting.
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06-30-2021, 05:10 AM | #8 | |
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But looks like I'm dead in the water because I found out yesterday that Illinois no longer will allow a off road bike to be road legal under any circumstance. So I have 2 options if I want to ride legally to the trails. Option 1; A company called roadlegal.com guarantees you that they can get you out of state license and title for a poultry fee of $299 Option 2; Sell the XR and buy a road legal dual sport. I'm leaning towards option 2
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06-30-2021, 06:32 AM | #9 | |
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06-30-2021, 09:30 AM | #10 |
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Thanks Emerikol good valid points!
I still have my 650 vstrom which is considered an adventure bike. I would consider more of an excellent street bike and I use it as such. I like the light, jump on and ride anywhere of a dual sport. I contacted Jeff at Peace as I was considering another Brozz but he doesn’t expect more stock until December, I’m a little impatient. There is also the possibility of the TT250 which came up for sale. I’ve been looking at the RXB as well. Not sure what to do yet I absolutely love the XR, the motor is incredible and the bike is good at almost anything I’ve thrown at it! If I went the out of state registration route then if I get pulled over and they check my VIN for some reason, I could see them taking my bike and fining me out the ying yang. I would love to put it on the street I’ve rode it locally and even as low as it’s geared it will still break 65mph, I could easily see it cruising the 65mph roads with the proper gearing.
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06-30-2021, 04:55 PM | #11 |
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I bought a couple of Weize batteries. One for the Hawk and one for the ATV. The one on my Hawk stopped charging after about 4 months. I contacted the seller and the sent out another battery to me at no charge and no questions asked. One on the ATV still going strong.
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06-30-2021, 06:38 PM | #12 | |
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Good info on the weize battery,, Thanks Jerry!
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07-01-2021, 07:44 AM | #13 |
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Must be the loose steering wheel.
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