blackhawkxx Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 My bike was bought in December of 1996. It still has the factory battery in it but it starts just fine. I keep a battery tender on it in the winter. My question is, should I replace the battery just due to age? I wouldn't want to get stuck out somewhere but hey, it starts right up every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Since I've started buying bikes with maint. free batts I've never bought a battery. 98 XX factory batt. 93 XR still had fact. batt when I sold it in 98. They take abuse better and last longer than the old ones. I love em. Just don't let your reg/rec go bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 I will never let a battery get over 3 years old, simply not worth it. Toughest thing on an R/R is to try to maintain a battery that is no longer in good condition. And getting stranded is not worth the price. I'm now using the Dekka AGM battery (totally sealed non-liquid battery). That runs $60, so for $20/year I can have peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmike Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 ... original battery on my '99. Whenever it's parked in the garage, it's on a "smart" trickle charger. That battery has never let me down, but I know it won't last forever - no matter how well I treat it. So, acquiring a replacement, just to have in stock, seems pragmatic indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 So, acquiring a replacement, just to have in stock Sorry, not a good idea. Batteries start to go bad the second you pour acid into them. So if you can still buy dry-charged batteries, then sure, you could put one on the shelf. Though it will slowly lose its dry charge, it will take a lot longer. But these days it seems that all the batteries I find are already wet. I'm pretty sold on the AGM type batteries though. Been using them in cars and watercraft for a long time with great results, so I just don't bother with ancient liquid cell technology at all any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted August 25, 2003 Author Share Posted August 25, 2003 Where do you buy AGM type batteries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 My local service/parts shop (independent shop). The brand is Dekka, but I imagine there are others. I have seen them online, and had bought one years ago for my SeaDoo but don't remember the site name. But I buy locally when I can, and get a good price that way, so I've never shopped again since the locals got them in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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