Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: RFH87_Connie on June 06, 2011, 11:00:26 AM
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OK guys I need the pros, cons and prices. The battery in my dad's bike that i'm restoring quit taking a charge yesterday (it's more than 4 years old). I think I want an AGM but they seem to be pricier. Any GOOD suggestions? Didn't HF have a battery in an alarm or UPS that was inexpensive? Is there a minimum or maximu CCA I should be looking for?
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I got an AGM battery from my local O'Riley's auto parts store for around $90 I believe, and it works perfectly. I was gonna order Murphs but I just thought I'd check and see if they had one, and was surprised that they did.
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I have an Odyssey in the Concours but I bought an AGM from the local Auto-Zone to fit the Ural and it seems to be holding up pretty well; mind you it is not made anywhere as nice as the Odyssey but it did not cost near as much either.
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Well, I stopped by the local shop at lunch to check on their price for a battery. They can get the Interstate brand replacement (YB18L-A) for $71. So I ordered it. Price just sounded good. I should be there tomorrow or the next day.
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My OEM Yuasa died after 5 years of faithful service. But it died while in the middle of a trip through Florida. Quickest solution was found at Advance Auto Parts
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/1/1/540121--12-volt-power-sports-battery-1-piece-by-autocraft-20-part-20l-bs.html#fragment-1 (http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/1/1/540121--12-volt-power-sports-battery-1-piece-by-autocraft-20-part-20l-bs.html#fragment-1)
12-Volt Power Sports Battery - 1 Piece by Autocraft - 20 - part# 20L-BS
At $94 it was not the lowest price, but it kept me on schedule and got me home on time.
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wow, that is alot for open lead acid batteries. My last purchase of an AGM was $90 and it was from Advance Auto Parts . I cannot remember to check fluid levels in a regular battery and the acid that boils over and out the over flow tube which gets disconnected and gets in places i dont want... No thanks.
AGM's have come down well below $100. I like those much better.
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This is a Deka Sealed Maintenance Free battery that is made in the USA. $77.95 and free shipping.
http://www.tristatebattery.com/product_info.php?products_id=981 (http://www.tristatebattery.com/product_info.php?products_id=981)
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wow, that is alot for open lead acid batteries. My last purchase of an AGM was $90 and it was from Advance Auto Parts . I cannot remember to check fluid levels in a regular battery and the acid that boils over and out the over flow tube which gets disconnected and gets in places i dont want... No thanks.
AGM's have come down well below $100. I like those much better.
Yes, overpriced and only 210 CCA. :( But it was that or spend $$$ on a motel room and food. At least I know if it fails it will be covered at other Advanced Auto Parts stores. :-\
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Got my reply back from Murph:
We are out of stock and I really don’t think we will see them in time for the rest of the riding season
I do thank you for asking
murph
I'd say to check with him anyway if you need one, he may have it when you do.
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I put the Deka EX20L in my bike last year. I think it was around $70 locally. It's been working great so far.
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I put the Deka EX20L in my bike last year. I think it was around $70 locally. It's been working great so far.
Forgot to mention, mine is on it's third season.
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I bought a Chinese AGM battery from Battery Patrol for $76.00. Lasted 14 months before it lost a cell. One year warranty meant, "Screw you Yankee". I bought a Die Hard after that and it's been fine for 2 years. On sale it was about $94.00.
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Well, I stopped by the local shop at lunch to check on their price for a battery. They can get the Interstate brand replacement (YB18L-A) for $71. So I ordered it. Price just sounded good. I should be there tomorrow or the next day.
Yuasa makes the Interstate batteries.
I have an AGM from Interstate that cost about $95.00 close to two years ago. No problems so far. Mine came directly from the Interstate distributor but most Firestone tire stores sell their batteries as well.
Gene
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Yuasa is actually what I brought home.
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i was lookin at those $ 90 batteries until i saw a $37 battery below them. ittwas a bit longer and a little narrower, butsame height and cranking amp. i cut the throttle side bat box of and fashoned a strap around it. works great and much cheaper. i can live with an altered batbox for the savings.
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This is a Deka Sealed Maintenance Free battery that is made in the USA. $77.95 and free shipping.
http://www.tristatebattery.com/product_info.php?products_id=981 (http://www.tristatebattery.com/product_info.php?products_id=981)
I just ordered one, I'll see how it is.
Cheers
Ron
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I got an AGM battery two years ago. It quit this spring. All of the sudden --- nothing -- no warning. Went from great to dead in 10 minutes. Went back to lead acid.
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Hey! I learned they also say, "Screw You, Yankee" on HID ballasts and LED light strips!
A few people around here have tried their knock-off scooters and motorcycles. They are usually dead at 2,000 miles. :nuts:
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