Inexpensive replacement batteries?

[Bergentomr3]

Looking for a replacement battery for my 2007 R3, are there any "inexpensive" options? I imagine is you get what you pay for, but, I've not been in the parts market for a few years on my R3. I think I have been putting in the YAUSA batteries, but, want to look at all alternative$, under $85. Do those $40-50 batteries work, or are they garbage? Is the price point on these the CCA and the battery longevity? I read that the CCA for the R3 is 375A.... if that the case a lot of the batteries that come up on Amazon shouldn't be a fit, but say they are with CCA's of 300,320, etc... thanks for any feedback and guidance.

 

[Tripps]

I would buy the best battery you can get, I like Motobatt, myself. You basically have a car engine in a motorcycle, I had an escort station wagon, it was only 2000 cc.

 

[idk]

The battery which is $40 cheaper could be the most expensive battery you ever bought.

 

[Bergentomr3]

yea.. i hear ya.. had my experiences with batteries in the past, --i guess i was hoping new tech's have evovled

 

[Tripps]

yea.. i hear ya.. had my experiences with batteries in the past, --i guess i was hoping new tech's have evovled

Well, I guess you could buy one with Bitcoin.

 

[barbagris]

yea.. i hear ya.. had my experiences with batteries in the past, --i guess i was hoping new tech's have evovled

They have - but they're NOT cheaper.

YUASA is a safe bet!.

 

[Tripps]

The lithium ones don't like the cold.

 

[sonny]

Battery plus has some good batteries for our bikes. Made by Duracell and sell for around $110.00 to 124.00 dollars. The one in the bike now has over two years of service and is still running strong. Never have a issue starting the bike even in weather that most would not think about riding in.

 

[leatal]

Go with the Yuasa YTX20HL-BS. It has 310 cca and will be freshly activated as you fill it when you get it. I just bought one from Avid Cycles for $75.03 with free shipping and one year warranty. Best deal that I could find.

 

[barbagris]

The lithium ones don't like the cold.

Not so - the issue is expecting their chemistry to be the same as Lead/Acid.