Battery compatibility

Chip · May 15, 2018

I've owned my R3T for about 8 years. During this time I've replaced 3 batteries. I tried gel, lead acid and AGM type batteries. None are any too great. Using a battery tender, and follow good maintenance practices. When I bring up the subject with friends the general thought is 2 yrs. life on cycle batteries.
Question: Why not purchase a more powerful battery? Our Triumphs list a YTX20L battery, 270 cca. If you look up a YTX30L battery, 385 cca. Seems logical to go with the 385 cca energy source? What do other Captians think?

cootertwo · May 15, 2018

"In my opinion" batteries have followed many other things in this current time. They've got more expensive, while at the same time getting less efficient. Maybe it's the lead thing, pollution thing, I dunno. I too have been through a few batteries. Getting the largest cranking amp battery is good, as we are cranking a car motor! I have been using AGM. Tried an old fashioned brand new wet lead acid in one of my Harley's, and it just barely would turn the motor over. Some AGM's last a year, maybe 2. I've also got all kinds of tenders, maintainers, etc. etc. Rocket Scientist has some kind of uncanny luck with batteries, and has got the most use out of one on this forum, as far as I know.

gR3yWolf · May 15, 2018

I purchased the EarthX Lithium Iron Phosphate battery for that very reason. I could only get 1 good season out of a lead acid. LiFePO4 have a great shelf life, a slightly higher voltage that makes starting the beast easier, 2-year full replacement warranty (not prorated), and can be expected to last 5-7 years. They cost more, but are worth it in the long run.

Ishrub · May 15, 2018

cootertwo said:
"In my opinion" batteries have followed many other things in this current time. They've got more expensive, while at the same time getting less efficient. Maybe it's the lead thing, pollution thing, I dunno. I too have been through a few batteries. Getting the largest cranking amp battery is good, as we are cranking a car motor! I have been using AGM. Tried an old fashioned brand new wet lead acid in one of my Harley's, and it just barely would turn the motor over. Some AGM's last a year, maybe 2. I've also got all kinds of tenders, maintainers, etc. etc. Rocket Scientist has some kind of uncanny luck with batteries, and has got the most use out of one on this forum, as far as I know.

He puts it in its own woolen beanie during winter!

Jag · May 15, 2018

Order battery direct from yuasa, it’s more expensive but you know it has not been laying around on the shelf you a while.

I have my original yuasa and it’s 4+years old. I’m ready to get a new one shortly.

xlr8tion · May 19, 2018

Jag said:
Order battery direct from yuasa, it’s more expensive but you know it has not been laying around on the shelf you a while.

I have my original yuasa and it’s 4+years old. I’m ready to get a new one shortly.

NO....Get a DEKA made in the good old USA......by East Penn and put in Harleys....Yuasas are for rice rockets.

East Penn Manufacturing – The world's largest single site, family-owned lead-acid battery manufacturer

Tripps · May 19, 2018

Motobatt are the best, I just cross referenced to stock battery. Got 5 years out of the stock one, though

Jag · May 20, 2018

xlr8tion said:
NO....Get a DEKA made in the good old USA......by East Penn and put in Harleys....Yuasas are for rice rockets.

East Penn Manufacturing – The world's largest single site, family-owned lead-acid battery manufacturer

Yuasa is made in USA

xlr8tion · May 20, 2018

Jag said:
Yuasa is made in USA

Hmmm.....I am looking at a Big A$$ Yuasa (151R) I pulled from my wifes Honda...It says made in Japan....Curious.....U are correct on the MC batteries as I googled it.

Id still go with East Penn....They have a 520 acre MFG plant in PA and make Deka, Big Crank, HD and Duracell batts.

I had a small deka in my YUUUGE 1198 Diavel twin and that battery had some punch.

And they are less expensive that Motocross/Yuasa......

East Penn Manufacturing – The world's largest single site, family-owned lead-acid battery manufacturer

xlr8tion · May 20, 2018

gR3yWolf said:
I purchased the EarthX Lithium Iron Phosphate battery for that very reason. I could only get 1 good season out of a lead acid. LiFePO4 have a great shelf life, a slightly higher voltage that makes starting the beast easier, 2-year full replacement warranty (not prorated), and can be expected to last 5-7 years. They cost more, but are worth it in the long run.

Fully Discharge a LiPO4 and shes DONE.....

Get a decent Deka AGM(you can get 3 for the price of 1 Shorai) and keep a tender on her...Heat crushes AGMs worse than cold and LiPO4 is insanely expensive and dies on an accidental discharge. Die..Dead...RIP

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