GriffXX Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Anybody here order batteries for the Bird on-line, like from Ron Ayers or Service Honda (or whomever)? I assume they come dry, and we need to add the acid. Correct? If so, is there anything special that needs to happen with the initial charge, like a particular type of charge or rate? Is a special type of charger needed? Or is this one of those items its just worth going to the stealer on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Forget the stealer - Visit your local Bike Accessories store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffXX Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 John, 'Not a lot of accessories dealers here in Richmond. I'm gonna hijack my own thread for a minute to say thanks for the recommendaiton on hondadirectline.com. Very good prices. Not great about returning emails (I asked about shipping: how, how much, how fast to ship), but very good prices. I think there is one of those 'battery only' chains around here. I'll give them a try. Any possible way to stay away from the local stealer, I will. I miss my Chicago dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I have been running for a year on my "walmart" battery...cant say as i have had any issues whatsoever... PS. yes you do add the acid out of the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 as stated, any wal-mart or auto parts store should stock it, it's a YTX12-A2. you'll have to fill it with acid and then charge at 2 amps until fully charged before installing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie_xx Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 The bike takes the YTX-12BS (Yuasa) or an equevalent. At NEXXT, Joe and I bought a battery for Chad, at the Auto Zone. We scored a deal too ! :grin: It was not Yuasa, but everything else was the same. Almast all maintanance free batteries come with the accid pack. Except for the GTR batteries sold under HONDA brand name. Those are ready to charge ! They all have the same instructions, which some people follow and some don't :twisted: I was tought to peal the seal, insert the accid pack, let it all flow in. Then let it "breath" - or let the air out of the battery....That should take about 30-45 min.... The proces sounds like boiling water. When you are sure the air boubles are out, you seall the battery and place it on charger. Slow, 1 - 2 amp charge apparently works better than faster and higher amp. Don't mix the leads when you plug the battery and enjoy ! At least that's how I'd do it ! :wink: Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I have been running for a year on my "walmart" battery...cant say as i have had any issues whatsoever...PS. yes you do add the acid out of the box Sir, walmart is a crap,my 2 year battery just recently died. Closer inspection revealed low electolite level in cells.WTF,supposed to be maintenance free. Same same on our yzf 1000 r,low level,added up distilled water,in this case battery works ,at least for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffXX Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Thanks all for the input. Sounds like I buy the Yuasa on line for cheap, get the acid from Sears or some battery shop, and slow charge. My Battery Tender Jr. is certainly slow at charging which sounds like is preferable for the first charge. Trying an auto parts store is also a good thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXX Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Not sure how much for the XX as mine still has the original battery, but just got a DieHard battery at Sears for my old Yamaha for @ $36 and it came with the acid. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripped1 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Has anyone tried a dry cell battery yet? If so, how well did it work, how much weight did you save, and how long did it last? Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 How about gel batteries ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.