Redbird Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Ronayers wants $106, local Batteries Plus is $79-$95 depending on brand, but I'd swear someone posted something or somewhere cheaper. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 http://www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I currently have a Wal Mart battery in mine Tim. The night before leaving for NEXXT while reassembling my bike, my battery wouldn't take a charge. Wally World was the only place I could source one out in the middle of the night. So far - so good, but it'll probably die on me in a year and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 How much, Donnie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Thinking around $60, but I could be a little off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I currently have a Wal Mart battery in mine... Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ...So far - so good, but it'll probably die on me in a year and a half. Or, may not. I believe Carlos said he got a Wal-Mart battery and it's been troublefree. Also, Consumer Reports just did an article about car batteries. They rated the Wal-Mart batteries pretty well. As for me, the price of the battery for the '98 XX was about the same from both Wal-Mart and the website I posted. The difference was, the Wal-Mart battery would have been an instant install since you don't have to wait for delivery. But, the online source was an AGM battery that didn't need to be filled with acid or charged! I chose online for simplicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Keith, the site above lists the '01-'03 battery at $106, I'm guessing the carbed unit was cheaper? Donnie, last question- was the Wal-Mart battery a sealed unit or is it one of those that you have to fill and vent? I'm thinking I'll just go Wal-Mart, as long as it doesn't require venting that my bike is equipped to provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 :shock: Yeah, a LOT cheaper. I think I paid $45-50 with free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 The battery I bought was dry and I had to fill it. Everything comes with it and a vent tube wasn't present nor was a nipple for a tube on the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I had a girlfriend like that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZITPRO Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 http://www.batterystuff.com/itemdetails.php?bId=273 http://www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.com/batt...asp?battery=754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Horn Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I bought a G mat battery from Batteries Plus about 3 years ago. It was an act of desperation because the stocker was dying and the store was close to my house. I think it was $60 at the time. It has been flawless since. The Wal - Mart batteries I have purchased for jet skis and bikes have been throw aways. One season or hard cranking from kids drowning ski motor toasts them. I believe Yuasa is superior but expensive. Interesting that the Batteries Plus battery had Yuasa literature about ampacity and charging packed with it. I am sure that they contract with who ever from year to year. I bought the next size up from stock and it fits snug in the tray and offers just a fraction more reserve. I also bought a battery tender at the same time. That probably does more to help extend battery life, especially during the winter, than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Just your average auto parts store $40 special here. No worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLyFoXX Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Just your average auto parts store $40 special here. Â No worries. Thats where I got mine Schucks, but I paid $45, I have had if for a little over a year now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9XX Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 WallyWorld battery in mine just before NeXXt this year. $39.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Went with an Autozone $50 battery, it's in the garage charging now. Local Batteries Plus was out of stock, and I didn't feel like waiting for them or an internet order, it's 70 degrees here now 8) If it lasts two years, it's a wash at half the price of the OEM unit, which lasted me four, and I have it now. Thanks for all the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdsw60 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I got an Interstate for about $80.00. It's made by Yuasa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Wish I had caught this sooner. I went with a gel filled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Went with an Autozone $50 battery, it's in the garage charging now. Local Batteries Plus was out of stock, and I didn't feel like waiting for them or an internet order, it's 70 degrees here now 8)If it lasts two years, it's a wash at half the price of the OEM unit, which lasted me four, and I have it now. Thanks for all the input. Bought an Autozone battery a year ago Tim. No problems at all. (knock on wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Wish I had caught this sooner. I went with a gel filled. You must have been thinking JELLY-filled. Cops :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Good one! Jelly filled. Though I prefer whipped chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrdrydr Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 http://www.cbr1100xxforums.org/forum/viewt...pic.php?t=23703 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuXXtin Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Tim and crew... I was searching to replace my battery a couple months ago and found this out... I know you already have one now, but this will help those searching in the future because I had to go outside on this site to get a clear to me answer. 1997-2000 YTX12-BS (usually around $50) 12 Volt Amp/Hr: 10 C.C.A.: 180 Actual Weight (lb.): 9.8 2001-2003 YTZ12S (usually around $90) 12 Volt Amp/Hr: 11 C.C.A.: 210 Actual Weight (lb.): 8.0 The YTX12-BS can be bought everywhere, Wally, Autozone, Farm & Fleet, etc. The cheaper one will work on the 2001 and up FWIW, your choice kinda... but that's what the manufacture says. (edit to say: I got the two above stats swapped accidentally... fixed.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesblackbird Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Sam's carries the equivalent for the YTX-12BS for $37.73 + $7.00 core charge in stock. It is an Exide/Champion battery brand. Bought one for my 97 and it works just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 The cheaper one has more CCA, why buy the 2001-2003 version for almost twice the $$? Are the posts in the same spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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