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Upgrade for Yuasa YTX9-BS
Hey guys!
I was wondering if any of you have already upgraded your batteries for one with more Cold Cranking Amps "CCA" for short than the stock one? I've found this beast: http://www.allpurposebatteries.com.a...products_id=11 240 CCA's, almost twice the CCA's of a normal battery... Vando beer |
Have a look at Oddesey Batteries for an upgrade in performance and price PC310 £110 - http://www.odysseybatteriesonline.co...roductspec.php
A few months ago I remember seeing a thread which showed a Chinese made YELLOW battery which gave VERY good cranking power, I can't locate the link however. Be wary of Ebay - I got ripped off a few months ago (paid for a Yuasa YTX9 BS but got a crappy Chinese rubbish jobby instead, took weeks of threats to get my money back). |
Oddisey is too expensive for my wallet and doubtfully work with my new Motobatt Little Boy 750maH battery charger....
I think I'm going with this one: eBay: Neue und gebrauchte Elektronikartikel, Autos, Kleidung, Sammlerst�cke, Sportartikel und mehr � alles zu g�nstigen Preisen It's a Banner battery 12v 9aH 190CCA ~58€ shipped... Vando |
my personal advice is to buy battery in a shop nearby, so you can bring it back if it's not ok. A few months ago I bought a gel battery and after the initial load it was only 12,6 V, took back to the shop and changed. The new one was ok at 12,8 V after the initial load.
If it was from an online shop, no chance.. |
That's the problem of living on a tiny island... there's no such things as a local battery shop :confused1: most local garages/car shops have only boat/car batteries...
I was quoted yesterday an a new Yuasa ytx9-bs (which needs to come from another island) 105€! Banner has great reputation on batteries that's why I'm thinking of getting that one... Well, I am getting that one on ebay later today...i guess! Vando |
Motobatt is the Chinese knock off of Odyssey, they are the best bet in replacement as they are an AGM not lead acid.
MBTX9U ₤36.00 http://www.unitedbattery.com.au/batt...9U-500x500.jpg Mezo. |
Hi,
I think all (/most) on this post has a XTZ600 Tenere (3AJ, etc..)? If so, I believe you may well be talking about a smaller power battery than was fitted originally - the Yuasa YB12AL-A2, which equates to the Motobatt MB12U? The MB12U appears to be much more powerful than the MBTX9U. (Fyi, The YTX9-BS appears to be correct for the XT600E and XTZ660). I would appreciate somebody double-checking this, as I don't want to mislead anybody! Geoff |
1990 XT600E...
The ytz10s battery has 9amps VS the 8amps from the YTX9-BS and has 190cold cranking amps versus the 120~150 from the YTX9-BS Plus.. it's slightly smaller! Vando |
If you are in Oz the Motobatt is the way to go.
My local bike guy stocks nothing else, and swears they are the first battery he has never had a warranty claim on. The four terminals and intelligent sizing means that they cover all sizes and configurations with around a third of the number off batteries. I have one in all my bikes and they have been perfect. There is a good test on them somewhere on the net, and while the don't have the highest CCA 's out there the are 25% up on stock and most importantly they keep almost full voltage under load, which greatly assists starting. Less than half the cost of the Oddesy too. |
The only small gripe i had with them (i said small) is the terminals themselves, i did find them a bit flimsy & wondered how they would hold up under thousands of K`s of corrugation?
I guess time will tell i suppose, and for all you guys out there wondering what corrugation is, here`s a picture. http://www.adventures.net.au/Photo_G...gated_road.jpg Its like this but 100 times faster. :scooter: Mezo. |
I'm going to get myself 2 of these Motobatt things... One for each of my XT's.
I have heard they represent outstanding value for money compared to other non Chinese made premium batteries. :clap: Both my XT's currently have very cheap rubbish battery's fitted (£25 each). I ordered Yausa batteries (£40) on Ebay but the trader sent me a cheaper brand instead (while charging the full price)! They said it was an error but I think it was a deliberate ploy to make more money from a sale. It took me weeks to get a part refund. The idiots couldn't seem to grasp the idea of compensation either. In their mind it was sufficient to merely make a part refund. I suppose I really should have demanded a FULL refund and got them to collect the batteries at their cost.... Last time I use Ebay for batteries...:nono: Reminds me of a disasterous meal a few weeks ago when the waitor couldn't understand why I was so unhappy after getting crap meal, crap service and getting a full refund on the bill. They couldn't comprehend the fact my night was spolit and that I had to watch everyone else consume their meals.... When I asked for compensation over and above the cost of the meal they merely gave a blank stare.... I shall give you all an update once the things arrive.... |
Well, updating after a few years..
The Banner YTZ10S AGM batteries are still going strong! I can vouch for those! |
Motobat terminals are S**T...
Junk those intermediate terminals and use shorter screws straight to the battery. Personally I just use genuine Yuasa. £30-£40 new depending where you shop. They last 5-6 years at least and are very easy to maintain. I've used Odyssey and they still go flat like others if left standing. |
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